Environmental Approvals Specialist

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial 6-month contract

Potential to extend

Job summary

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting in Brisbane CBD seeks an Environmental Approvals Specialist to support a major mining project. The role is an initial 6-month contract with potential to extend, based in Brisbane CBD and 32–40 hours per week depending on workload.

You will review and prepare environmental documentation, interpret Queensland and Commonwealth legislation, and liaise with regulators and consultants to ensure timely approvals and compliance. Groundwater knowledge is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental approvals within mining or regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation and approvals frameworks.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and managing environmental reports and regulatory documentation.
• Experience liaising with regulators, consultants and technical specialists.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental approvals and permitting activities for the project.
• Review and prepare environmental approvals documentation and reports.
• Interpret and apply Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation.
• Support regulatory compliance and management of approval conditions.
• Maintain approvals registers, commitments and documentation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, consultants and regulators.
• Translate technical findings into approvals requirements.

Skills

Environmental approvals

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Hands-on field support

Independent work

Education

Environmental Science degree

Environmental Management degree

Job description

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting - Brisbane QLD

Brisbane CBD | Initial 6-Month Contract | Potential to Extend

Alchemy Recruitment is seeking an experienced Environmental Approvals Specialist to join a global mining company on an initial 6-month contract with potential to extend, supporting environmental approvals for a major resources project.

Based in Brisbane CBD, the role is 32 to 40 hours per week depending on workload. It suits an environmental approvals professional who can step in quickly and provide hands-on support.

• Support environmental approvals and permitting activities for the project
• Review and prepare environmental approvals documentation and reports
• Interpret and apply relevant Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation
• Support regulatory compliance and the management of approval conditions
• Maintain approvals registers, commitments and associated documentation
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, technical specialists, consultants and regulators
• Review technical environmental information and translate findings into approvals requirements

About You

• Previous experience in environmental approvals within mining, resources or a similar regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation and approvals frameworks
• Experience preparing, reviewing and managing environmental reports and regulatory documentation
• Experience working with regulators, consultants and technical specialists
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline
• Groundwater experience or knowledge is highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Initial 6-month contract with potential to extend
• A global mining company, based in Brisbane CBD
• Hands-on approvals work on a major resources project

At Alchemy, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.