Environmental Advisor - Open Cut Mining & Community Impact

New Hope Group; Muswellbrook Shire Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Salary packaging

Self-education assistance

Gym memberships

Job summary

Bengalla Mining Company, a New Hope Group member, is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support the continued operation of the Bengalla mine near Muswellbrook. You will plan and coordinate environmental activities and contribute to compliance and community relations.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in environmental management, practical mining experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of NSW regulatory framework.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental management or related discipline.
• Experience in large-scale open-cut mining environmental management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supervising consultants/contractors.
• Knowledge of NSW environmental regulatory framework.
• Ability to liaise with the community.
• Strong computer literacy with mapping software (MapInfo/ArcGIS).
• Civil construction and coal mining experience regarded.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate environmental activities and monitoring programs.
• Prepare accurate environmental performance reports as required.
• Engage with community and government to address concerns and incidents.
• Direct contractors and consultants to support environmental management.
• Provide assurance and oversight of site environmental compliance.
• Assist with Real Time Environmental Monitoring Systems.
• Engage with nearby neighbours and landholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental management

Tools

MapInfo

ArcGIS

Job description

Bengalla Mining Company, a New Hope Group member, is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support the continued operation of the Bengalla mine near Muswellbrook. You will plan and coordinate environmental activities and contribute to compliance and community relations.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in environmental management, practical mining experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of NSW regulatory framework.