Environment Superintendent

Adaptive Resourcing; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptive Resourcing is supporting a developing gold mining operation in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The Environmental Superintendent role begins in Perth, with a transition to a site-based, 8 days on / 6 days off roster driven by 12-hour shifts from a nearby mining village.

The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of environmental systems and compliance, working with regulators, consultants and operations to meet obligations as

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level understanding in environmental science or related field.
• Experience in mining or resources project development is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of WA environmental legislation and approvals processes.
• Experience developing environmental management plans and compliance systems.
• Ability to manage consultants, studies, budgets and priorities.
• Proven stakeholder engagement with regulators and communities.
• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental management plans, procedures and monitoring programs.
• Establish and maintain an Environmental Management System suitable for project needs.
• Manage environmental consultants and contractors, including scopes, budgets and schedules.
• Support environmental approvals, regulatory compliance and reporting obligations.
• Liaise with State and Federal regulators as required.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure on-ground implementation of requirements.
• Support stakeholder engagement and manage environmental enquiries.
• Promote proactive environmental management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental Science

Engineering

Natural Resources

Related discipline

Job description

• Developing WA gold mine - help shape environmental systems from the ground up
• Perth initially, then 8:6 DIDO roster in the Great Southern from H2 2027
• Permanent role - Environmental Superintendents and Managers encouraged to apply

Environmental Superintendent - Gold Mining

Perth Based Initially | Great Southern WA | 8:6 DIDO Roster

• Join a developing gold mining operation in WA's Great Southern region
• Perth-based initially, transitioning to an 8:6 site roster before H2 2027
• Permanent opportunity with genuine ownership of environmental systems and compliance with environmental conditions of approval

The Opportunity

Our client is developing an exciting gold mining operation in the Great Southern region of Western Australia and is seeking an experienced Environmental Superintendent to join its growing team.

This is an opportunity to become involved during a key stage of project development, helping establish the environmental management systems, processes, monitoring and controls that will support the project's progression into construction and operations.

Initially based in Perth for approximately six months, the role will transition to a site-based position by the second half of 2027, working an 8 days on, 6 days off drive-in, drive-out roster based on 12hours shifts from a nearby mining village.

While the position is titled Environmental Superintendent, we would also welcome applications from experienced Environmental Managers who enjoy being close to the action and are comfortable in a practical, hands-on role.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager - Operations, you will take responsibility for the development, implementation and ongoing management of the project's environmental systems implementation and compliance requirements.

Working closely with operational and technical teams, external consultants, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders, you will play an important role in ensuring the project meets its environmental obligations as development progresses.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing environmental management plans, procedures, monitoring programs and compliance systems.
• Establishing and maintaining an effective Environmental Management System appropriate to the project's development and operational requirements.
• Managing environmental consultants and contractors, including technical scopes, budgets, schedules and deliverables.
• Supporting environmental approvals, regulatory compliance and reporting obligations.
• Liaising with relevant State and Federal regulatory authorities.
• Working closely with project and operational teams to ensure environmental requirements are understood and implemented on the ground.
• Supporting stakeholder and community engagement activities, including maintaining accurate records and managing environmental enquiries.
• Promoting a proactive approach to environmental management, safety and continuous improvement.

About You

We're looking for an experienced environmental professional who combines sound technical knowledge with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural Resources or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated environmental management experience within the mining or resources sector, ideally involving project development, construction or operational readiness.
• Strong working knowledge of Western Australian environmental legislation, approvals processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing environmental management plans, procedures and compliance systems.
• The ability to manage consultants, technical studies, budgets and competing project priorities.
• Confidence engaging with regulators, contractors, operational personnel and community stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A current C Class driver's licence.

Importantly, we're looking for someone who is equally comfortable developing environmental strategies and documentation in an office environment as they are implementing those requirements on site.

Location and Working Arrangements

While we anticipate most candidates will be Perth-based, the location may also appeal to environmental professionals living in the Great Southern who are looking for an opportunity closer to home.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a developing mining operation.