Environmental Advisor

AIC Mines Limited; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AIC Mines is seeking an Environmental Advisor for Mt Cuthbert to lead environmental compliance and monitoring activities. The role focuses on data collation, program development, and regulatory reporting to support growth at the Mt Cuthbert project.

Responsibilities include monitoring groundwater and surface water, coordinating with government agencies, and supervising contractors. The position is 8 days on 6 days off or 2 weeks on/2 weeks off FIFO from Townsville or DIDO from Cloncurry/Mount

Qualifications

• Science or Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 1–2 years of experience, preferably with operational experience in mining.
• Proficiency in operational/site-based environmental management.
• Knowledge of legislative compliance frameworks, particularly QLD EA compliance in mining.
• Experience in environmental monitoring (surface water and groundwater) and supervision of consultants/contractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track and deliver compliance with the site-specific Environmental Authority and executing compliance activities.
• Complete environmental monitoring and sampling (groundwater and surface water) including scheduling, fieldwork, laboratory liaison & compliance assessment.
• Assist with NPI & NGERs data collation and monitoring.
• Develop and implement environmental management programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support development and implementation of environmental management systems and incident investigations/reporting.
• Coordinate stakeholders, including government agencies to maintain positive relationships and address environmental concerns.
• Supervise and coordinate environmental contractors and consultants.
• Oversee handling, storage, and disposal of waste materials.
• Respond to environmental emergencies as part of the emergency response team.

Skills

Environmental management

Compliance tracking

Environmental monitoring

Data collation

Stakeholder collaboration

Training

Waste management

HazMat management

Pest management

Emergency response

Contractor supervision

Incident reporting

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

EM data systems

Job description

AIC Mines is a growth focused copper mining company. We are focused on transformational growth through exploration, development, acquisition and operational excellence. We are guided by our values of safe, honest and reliable. We see a bright future for copper due to the critical role it will play in the transition to green energy.

AIC Mines owns and operates the Eloise Copper Mine, which is currently undergoing an expansion that will increase copper production from ~12,500 tonnes per year to ~18,000 tonnes per year, with a further target of ~25,000 tonnes per year. AIC Mines has ambitious growth plans, and the recently announced acquisition of Mt Cuthbert will be the company’s next development project. We now have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Advisor at Mt Cuthbert to join a highly motivated team and contribute to our continued growth.The Company also owns a portfolio copper and gold exploration projects located across Australia

About the Role:

An newly created opportunity for an experienced Environmental Advisor at the Mt Cuthbert project. Responsibilities include compliance tracking, environmental monitoring, data collation, management program development, stakeholder collaboration, training, waste management, HazMat/Chem management, pest/animal management, and contribution to emergency response.

Specifically:

Plan, track and deliver compliance with the site-specific Environmental Authority and executing compliance activities

Complete environmental monitoring and sampling (particularly groundwater and surface water) including scheduling, preparation, fieldwork, laboratory liaison & compliance assessment.

Assist with NPI & NGERs data collation and monitoring

Develop and implement environmental management programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Support the development and implementation of environmental management systems and facilitating environmental incident investigations and reporting.

Internal and external reporting on environmental performance and requirements.

Contribute to the development of site-specific environmental policies and procedures.

Coordinate stakeholders, including government agencies to maintain positive relationships and addressenvironmental concerns.

Supervise and coordinate environmental contractors and consultants.

Oversee proper handling, storage, and disposal of waste materials.

Effectively manage hazardous materials and chemicals.

Respond to environmental emergencies and incidents as part of the emergency response team.

The position is offered on 8 days on 6 days off, or 2 weeks on 2 weeks off, FIFO from Townsville or DIDO from Cloncurry / Mount Isa. Accommodation is provided onsite at Mt Cuthbert.

About You:

Key requirements for an experienced Environmental Advisor are:

Science or Engineering Degree or equivalent industry experience (operational management, earth and environmental geosciences).

1-2 years of experience, preferably with operational experience in the mining sector.

Proficiency in operational/site-based environmental management,

Knowledge of legislative compliance frameworks, particularly QLD EA compliance in mining.

Experience in environmental monitoring (surface water and groundwater) and supervision of consultants/contractors.

Self-directed, strong time management, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

High level of computer literacy of MS Office Suite, EM data systems and related technical programs.

Great people skills and ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders.

AIC Mines is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates with appropriate rights to work in Australia.