Environment & Closure Advisor – FIFO 7:7

ChoiceOne; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ChoiceOne in Western Australia seeks an experienced Environment & Closure Advisor to join a mining operation on a FIFO 7:7 roster. You will lead environmental management, rehabilitation and closure planning with hands‑on site delivery and strong regulatory compliance focus.

The role requires 5+ years in environmental roles, with at least 2 years in mining, a tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, and solid GIS skills.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in environmental roles.
• At least 2 years' experience within the mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of environmental compliance monitoring, sampling and reporting.
• Experience with Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS).
• Driver's license with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field-based environmental inspections focusing on water quality, dust, hazardous materials and waste management.
• Monitor flora, fauna, weeds, pests and rehabilitation progress.
• Supervise environmental and closure contractors and consultants.
• Calibrate and maintain environmental monitoring equipment; collect and analyse data.
• Prepare high-quality environmental reports for internal stakeholders and regulators.
• Support compliance reporting and closure documentation; manage Land Use Permits.
• Engage with Traditional Owners, regulators and local communities; provide technical advice to site teams.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

GIS proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Independent field work

Technical reporting

Education

Environmental Science degree

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Environment & Closure Advisor – FIFO 7:7

FIFO | 7:7 Roster | Immediate Start | 2 Opportunities Available

Make an Impact on Environment, Rehabilitation & Mine Closure

We are seeking an experienced Environment & Closure Advisor to join a high‑performing mining operation and play a key role in environmental management, compliance, rehabilitation and closure planning.

This is not a generalist HSE position. We are looking for an environmental professional with strong technical qualifications and hands‑on mining experience who can step into an operational site environment and make an immediate impact.

We currently have two back-to-back opportunities available. The first position is required as soon as possible, with an anticipated start of Wednesday, 2 September. The second opportunity is expected to commence around October/November.

The Role

Working on a 7:7 FIFO roster, you will be responsible for supporting the site's environmental performance while contributing to long‑term rehabilitation and closure outcomes.

You’ll spend a good portion of your time in the field, working alongside operational teams, contractors and consultants while also managing environmental data, compliance requirements, reporting and closure‑related activities.

Your typical day may include:

• Conducting field‑based environmental inspections covering water quality, dust, hazardous materials and waste management
• Monitoring flora, fauna, weeds, pests and rehabilitation to assess progress toward successful ecosystem restoration
• Supervising environmental and closure contractors and consultants
• Calibrating, maintaining and checking environmental monitoring equipment
• Collecting, verifying and analysing environmental data and identifying trends
• Preparing high‑quality environmental reports for internal stakeholders and regulators
• Supporting compliance reporting, ESG disclosures and formal closure documentation
• Supporting the administration and compliance of Land Use Permits
• Participating in environmental incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing technical environmental advice to site teams, contractors and stakeholders
• Overseeing the site's geospatial database and supporting the management of closure risk registers
• Engaging with Traditional Owners, local communities and regulators
• Delivering environmental training and awareness programs where required
• Supporting the broader environmental management system and ensuring site activities remain compliant with approvals and regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who can combine strong environmental technical knowledge with practical mining experience.

You’ll ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or a related discipline
• 5+ years' experience working in environmental roles
• At least 2 years' experience within the mining industry
• Strong knowledge of environmental compliance monitoring, sampling and reporting
• Experience working with Environmental Management Systems
• Proficiency with GIS software, preferably ArcGIS and/or QGIS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach
• The ability to work independently in a remote mining environment
• A current manual C-class driver's licence – you must be confident driving a manual vehicle
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work effectively across operational teams

Desirable:

• Current First Aid certification
• Snake handling experience/certification
• Experience with mine rehabilitation and closure planning
• Experience working with Traditional Owners, regulators and environmental consultants

The Roster

FIFO – 7:7

• Fly in Wednesday morning
• Fly out Wednesday morning
• 4 hours' paid travel time on the 8th day

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to take ownership of meaningful environmental and closure outcomes within a mining operation.

You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your technical skill set, work across environmental compliance and mine closure, and contribute to projects that will have a lasting impact on the site’s rehabilitation and long‑term environmental performance.

We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive and keen to keep developing. If you're looking for a role where you can expand your environmental expertise rather than simply maintain the status quo, we'd like to hear from you.

Two Opportunities Available

Position 1:

Immediate requirement – target commencement Wednesday, 2 September

Position 2:

Anticipated commencement October/November