AddressOur client, a major gold producer in Australia & the world, is looking for their next Senior Environmental Advisor to join their team.
You will report to the Lead - Environment & be responsible for the management of environmental activities on-site while ensuring our teams are assisted with compliance to environmental requirements with innovative environmental management and approvals advice, and strategies to streamline project delivery whilst minimising costs.
Were especially keen on talking to strong team supporters / leaders who have fantastic experience with rehabilitation and compliance to permits.
This role is offered either WA Goldfields residential 5:2 & 4:3 or FIFO ex Perth on an 8:6 roster. If you would like to have a confidential chat regarding this role please contact me on 0478 644 655 / Jeremy.Symes@Highgrade.net.au
About the role:
Working both surface & underground hard rock mining locations, we are looking for an experienced team leader who is interested in
- providing strategic advice & support on environmental aspects & be responsible for day-to-day environmental operations.
- developing & reviewing the application of procedures, processes, methodologies & technologies.
- the navigation of legislative and policy frameworks to achieve cost effective solutions to all environmental approval and compliance requirements.
- contributing to sustainable mining by advising on & facilitating approvals for operations, including but not limited to considerations of tenure, stakeholder consultation & legal permissions under the relevant Environment, Mining & Heritage Acts.
- the provision of coordination, support, direction & expertise in proactive environmental management ensuring effective controls are in place & managed, compliant with legislative, heritage & corporate obligations.
- managing the development, implementation & audit of Environmental Management Standards& designing appropriate strategies to ensure compliance throughout the business.
- coordinating & undertake site monitoring programs, data collection & analysis, &
- Advise on & facilitate approvals for operations, including considerations of tenure, stakeholder consultation & legal permissions under the relevant Acts.
- Assist in the continuous improvement & maintenance of the site's Certified Management System.
About you:
- Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science.
- Experience with underground and surface hard rock mining.
- Fantastic team leadership skills.
- Strong understanding of Western Australia legislation (DMIRS, DWER & DPLH)
- Previous experience in managing land access, approvals, rehabilitation & closure projects & associated stakeholder engagement.
- Able to make environmental approvals and compliance easy for our teams.
- Experience using Microsoft Office & ArcGIS applications.
- Solid experience in an environmental function within the mining sector.
- Demonstrated leadership & performance development experience in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Benefits include:
- 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme
- Salary sacrifice options
- Increased leave entitlements for annual leave, paid primary and secondary parental leave
- Employee referral program - $10,000 per successful referral!
- Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service
