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Form of workCompany description:
The mine is located on the Norseman-Wiluna Greenstone Belt, which forms part of the Yilgarn Craton in Western Australia. It is a highly mineralised granite-greenstone terrain with world-class deposits of gold and nickel. St Ives has produced more than 10.5 million ounces of gold, with the first major gold mining expedition commencing in the mid-1980s.
St Ives Gold Mine operates mainly on a residential basis, with employees either living in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie as well as having a fly-in and fly-out option for those not living locally.
With a 10-year life of mine, stability is also on offer.
Job description:
Role Details:
Reporting to the Superintendent: Environment, you will be responsible for the contribution of environmental activities within the operation which meet current and anticipated demands in accordance with Gold Fields EHS standards whilst maintaining strict compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements to ensure sustainable mining operations.
As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.
This role is available as either a residential or FIFO roster. The residential roster is on a 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off roster. Or a FIFO roster from Perth is available on a 8 days on and 6 days off.
Relocation assistance will be offered to the successful candidate if required.
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
About the role:
Provide strategic advice and support on environmental aspects and be responsible for day-to-day environmental operations.
Provision of coordination, support, direction and expertise in proactive environmental management ensuring effective controls are in place and managed, compliant with legislative, heritage and corporate obligations
Advise on and facilitate approvals for operations, including but not limited to considerations of tenure, stakeholder consultation and legal permissions under the relevant Environment, Mining and Heritage Acts
Develop & review the application of procedures, processes, methodologies and technologies where appropriate
Assist in the preparation of department budgets and forecasts to effectively deliver on the department's business plan
Demonstrating a commitment to environmental management, integrating good environmental management into everyday practices, and influencing all site personnel to do the same.
Manage the development, implementation and audit of Environmental Management Standards and design appropriate strategies to ensure compliance throughout the business
Coordinate and undertake site monitoring programs, data collection and analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with obligations, commitments and company requirements
Maintain site Environmental Aspects/Risks and Obligations Registers
Assist in the continuous improvement and maintenance of the site's ISO14001/ICMI/ICMM Certified Management System
About you:
Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science (or equivalent)
Strong understanding of Western Australian legislation including but not limited to DMIRS, DWER and DPLH
Experience in compilation, review and submission of environmental approvals and reporting
Experience using Microsoft Office, GIS, Environmental Database and Compliance applications.
Demonstrated leadership, and performance development experience in a multi-disciplinary environment and ability to coach and mentor Environmental Advisors.
Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia
We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.
We offer:
- Stability - 10 plus-year mine life
- 6 % Site Allowance & Quarterly Bonus Scheme
- Private Health Insurance Allowance
- Salary continuance scheme and life insurance
- Continual training and the ability to expand your career
- Salary Sacrifice options
