Enviornmental Coordinator

Fitzroy Mining Operations; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO options

Accommodation provided

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ironbark No 1 mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin seeks an experienced Environmental Coordinator to lead environmental performance at our underground Longwall operation. You will identify risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive EMS initiatives.

Key duties include reporting, incident investigations, contractor management, training, and audits. FIFO options are available, with accommodations and a supportive team culture at Ironbark and Argo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or equivalent.
• Recent coal mining experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive site environmental objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and implement the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Identify environmental risks and ensure effective control measures.
• Ensure timely completion of internal and external reporting.
• Monitor compliance and lead preventative and corrective actions.
• Conduct incident investigations and support external incident reviews.
• Manage environmental contractors, consultants, and budgets.
• Deliver environmental training and awareness programs.
• Participate in audits, reviews, and assurance activities.

Skills

Environmental coordination

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

EMS software

Job description

Ironbark No 1 mine is located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, approximately 30km north-east of Moranbah and 160km from Mackay and forms part of the broader Argo Complex. This integrated mining complex includes the Carborough Board & Pillar and Broadlea Open Cut Mines, as well as a centralised Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP), where collaboration between our sites and teams is key to delivering safe and efficient outcomes.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in driving high standards of environmental performance at our underground Longwall operation. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and managing environmental risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading the implementation and continual improvement of environmental programs, systems, and initiatives.

Drive site environmental objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain and implement the Environmental Management System (EMS).

Identify environmental risks and ensure effective control measures.

Ensure timely completion of internal and external reporting.

Monitor compliance and lead preventative and corrective actions.

Conduct incident investigations and support external incident reviews.

Manage environmental contractors, consultants, and budgets.

Deliver environmental training and awareness programs.

Participate in audits, reviews, and assurance activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or equivalent

Having recent demonstrated experience working within the coal mining sector is preferred.

Sound knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance, and best practice management systems.

Demonstrated experience managing environmental incidents, reporting, and corrective action processes.

A positive can-do attitude with a practical approach to achieving and improving environmental performance.

WHY ARGO & WHY IRONBARK?

5 / 2 / 4 / 3 roster, every second Friday off!

Ideally this position suits someone based in the Moranbah, Mackay, Airlie Beach area or someone willing to relocate.

FIFO options are available for the right candidate.

Accommodation is provided and flexible based on your home location.

Attractive remuneration and other benefits available with career progression opportunities.

At Ironbark, we are building more than an operation — we are building a long-term team of skilled, committed people who want to grow, contribute, and be part of our success for years to come.

At Argo, your next career step isn’t just a move—it’s where your experience is valued, your impact is amplified, and you’re set up to excel.

NOTE: we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies'.