Birriah Environmental Trainee

Ravenswood Gold Pty; Ravenswood; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravenswood Gold Pty invites applications for an Environmental Trainee to work on Country, learn from environmental professionals, and earn a nationally-recognised Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies. The role focuses on collecting and recording environmental data, with study time built into the work week.

You will be mentored by team members and supported by Birriah Trainees, reporting to the Environment Approvals and Community manager as part of a high‑performing team committed

Qualifications

• Birriah Aboriginal traditional owner status is required as part of eligibility.
• Must have completed Year 12 or Certificate III to enroll in the Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies.
• Reliable transport for DIDO roster; camp and meals provided on shift.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to working safely and complying with site safety standards.
• Under supervision, assist monitoring and sampling of air, water, soils, sediments, and wastewater.
• Contribute to Environmental Management System development and procedures.
• Assist with NGERS, NPI, and DES waste reporting programs.
• Participate in training, area inspections, and contractor management.

Skills

Data collection

Safety compliance

Outdoor work

Education

Year 12 or Cert III

Job description

Birriah Environmental Trainee

Our Environmental Traineeship offers the opportunity to work on Country, learn from experienced environmental professionals, and earn a nationally-recognised qualification. It's a great fit for someone with an interest in science, nature or sustainability who's ready to take the next step.

The Birriah Traineeship Program was created in close partnership with Birriah Elders and community leaders to open up real pathways into mining and professional careers for Birriah people. This new Environmental Traineeship role is part of that vision, helping local people get a foot in the door and build skills that last a lifetime.

As a trainee, you'll:

• Work alongside and learn from a supportive team of environmental professionals
• Collect and record environmental data
• Spend time outdoors working on Country
• Study a nationally-recognised Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies, with study time built into your work week
• Be mentored by team members such as our Senior Indigenous Liaison Officer, and supported by your fellow Birriah Trainees
• Gain confidence, experience, and opportunities for the future
• This exciting role is reporting to the Environment Approvals and Community manager, and you will be part of an outstanding team of dynamic environment, approvals, and community professionals, committed to high performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• An absolute commitment to working safely, complying with all site safety standards and ensuring a safe and environmentally healthy workplace is essential.
• Under supervision, undertake monitoring and sampling for Air, Surface water, Groundwater Soils, Sediments, potable water and wastewater.
• Participation and input into the ongoing development and implementation of the site's Environmental Management System, including the development of Work Instructions and Procedures and assisting with Plans
• Assist with reporting programs involving NGERS, NPI, weekly/monthly reporting, DES waste reporting and Permit Returns
• Participate in training and awareness programs, work area inspections, contractor management and managing (and investigating) environmental incidents
• Assisting with the coordinating and development of environmental projects
• Assist EAC department and others as required.
• Learning and growing with our team, sharing your ideas and being part of creating innovative solutions to complex issues

Am I right for this role?

• You a Birriah Aboriginal traditional owner
• You’ll need to have completed year 12 or a Cert III level (Mandatoryeligibility to enroll inUndergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies,)
• Reliable transport as this is DIDO on a 4:3 roster (Camp and Meals provided on shift)
• A willingnessand passionto learn
• A strong interest in the environment, nature and science
• Enjoys being outdoors and hands-on
• Wants to stay close to home while building a career
• Values teamwork, learning, and cultural connection
• Is ready to take a positive step forward

All applicants will be subject to a current Police check and Pre-Employment Medical.

Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.

Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.