Environmental Officer (Mining)

Argo Coal Management; Ironbark; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Residential or DIDO options

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Argo Natural Resources is seeking an Environmental Specialist to drive compliance and performance at Ironbark No 1. You will identify environmental risks, ensure regulatory adherence, and uphold high standards across the site, working with project teams and contractors.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, a current Open Class Licence, and mining or infrastructure environmental experience. Residential or DIDO options may apply, with accommodation provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline, or be currently working towards a relevant qualification.
• Current Open Class Driver’s Licence.
• Relevant environmental experience in construction, infrastructure, mining, utilities or a similar industry.
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation, regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across project teams, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive environmental compliance and performance across the site.
• Identify and manage environmental risks and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintain high environmental standards and practical environmental management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and shape a strong environmental culture across the operation.

Skills

Open Class Licence

Environmental compliance

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Management or related

Job description

Join Argo Natural Resources, a business built around people. Argo Natural Resources is a people-led mining business producing high-quality steelmaking coal from assets located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. With operations including Carborough Downs, Ironbark No. 1, Broadlea and New Burton Mine, Argo is proud to play a vital role in Queensland’s resources industry. This role is based at Ironbark No 1. Argo brings together people, performance and operational excellence to responsibly deliver the resources that help build our cities and support thriving communities.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in driving environmental compliance and performance across the site. Working closely with project teams, internal stakeholders and contractors, you’ll help identify and manage environmental risks, ensure regulatory requirements are met, and maintain high environmental standards. With a strong focus on practical environmental management and continuous improvement, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, support sustainable outcomes and help shape a strong environmental culture across the operation.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline, or be currently working towards a relevant qualification
• Current Open Class Driver’s Licence
• Relevant environmental experience in construction, infrastructure, mining, utilities or a similar industry.
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation, regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across project teams, contractors and internal stakeholders.

WHY ARGO?

• 5/2/4/3 – Have every second Friday off!
• Ideally this position suits someone based in the Moranbah, Mackay, Airlie Beach area or someone willing to relocate.
• Residential or DIDO options available.
• Accommodation is provided and flexible based on your home location.
• Attractive remuneration and other benefits available with career progression opportunities.

NOTE: we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

Argo operates in the Queensland steelmaking coal mining industry with a portfolio of high-quality deposits, access to world class transport infrastructure and close proximity to major consumers. We pride ourselves on being a people business and believe that our future success will be underpinned by a diverse and highly skilled workforce.