Environmental Advisor - Processing & Projects

Workplace Type: Onsite 
 

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together. 

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. 

Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Environmental Advisor with tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science (or related) with practical experience in mining environmental management. Project management skills and prior experience in processing or refinery operations within the resource industry would be highly valued.
 

As an integral part of the Sustainability and External Relations team the Environmental Advisor - Processing and Projects provides comprehensive support in environmental management across our processing facilities, tailings facilities, and biodiversity offset projects.

Beyond overseeing our processing and tailings facilities, you'll immerse yourself in fieldwork, managing biodiversity offsets in agricultural restoration lands and Jarrah Forest conservation areas. This balance ensures hands-on contribution to Newmont Boddington’s environmental initiatives while actively shaping the future expansion plans of the mining operations.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide support and advice to the Processing and Projects department, regarding the Residue Disposal Area construction project, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
• Lead day-to-day activities related to flora and fauna protection, including the management of invasive and other problematic species. Contribute to the preservation and enhancement of biodiversity within our operations.
• Project management of biodiversity offset sites to meet statutory obligations and biodiversity outcomes, including coordinating inputs from business partners and preparing reports.
• Identify and assess options to meet biodiversity offset obligations giving consideration to statutory requirements, risk, time and cost implications.
• Weekly field checks and supervision of works at the biodiversity offset areas.
• Proactively engage with internal partners to seamlessly integrate environmental considerations into all operational activities.
• Conduct environmental training and awareness programs, work area inspections, contractor management engagement and report (and investigate) environmental incidents.

About You

• Sound understanding of WA and Commonwealth legislation relevant to mining.
• Working knowledge of flora and fauna studies and/or biodiversity offsets management plans and implementation
• An enthusiastic can do attitude to engage in fieldwork to manage planting and seeding activities, invasive species control, and fauna and flora surveys
• Effective communication skills to listen, consult and negotiate.
• Strong interpersonal skills, motivated to work with a broad range of personnel.
• Proactive personal commitment in regard to Safety, and Environmental and Social Responsibility practices.

Benefits

Enjoy a unique lifestyle at our Boddington site, a DIDO site that allows you to live locally or stay in our Village based on your roster, staying close to family, friends, and city amenities. This role is being offered on a 5:2/4:3 roster with public holidays off, with potential consideration for an 8:6 roster.
 

When you join Newmont Australia, you’ll also appreciate a range of employee benefits including:

• Gold Level Health Insurance for you and your immediate family
• Remuneration inclusive of an annual incentive
• Salary Continuance (Income Protection)
• Generous Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Recognition program with online rewards program with discounts for shopping, travel, and household goods.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Applications close on Wednesday 8th May 2024, with immediate shortlisting. Seize this opportunity to join our diverse onsite team!

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

More About Newmont

Website: http://www.newmont.com

Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine

Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/

Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting

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