Environmental Specialists/ Technicians

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DIDO or FIFO options

8/6 roster

Opportunity to extend

Permanent conversion potential

Job summary

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting is partnering with a global leader in mining to source Environmental Specialists/Technicians across Central Queensland. These are initial contracts through to March 2026, with extension potential to support operations during the wet season.

Roles involve water sampling, equipment calibration, sample dispatch, data entry and reporting in field-based environments. DIDO or FIFO rosters and long-term extension opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental sampling and monitoring.
• Maintenance and calibration of environmental monitoring equipment.
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Mine site water release experience.
• Coal mining experience with active Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical.
• Environmental management qualification or relevant tertiary studies.
• Experience with sample preparation, dispatch, and data management.
• Ability to work autonomously in a field-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring (primarily water sampling) in accordance with site and regulatory standards
• Maintain and calibrate environmental monitoring and sampling equipment
• Prepare and dispatch samples to accredited laboratories
• Perform accurate data entry and validation, assisting with internal and external reporting

Skills

Environmental sampling

Environmental monitoring

Equipment maintenance

Field autonomous work

Education

Environmental management qualification or relevant tertiary studies

Job description

About the Opportunity

Alchemy Recruitment Consulting is partnering with a global leader in mining to source multiple Environmental Specialists / Technicians for positions across Central Queensland. These roles are being offered on an initial contract through to March 2026, with the possibility of extension, primarily to support operations throughout the wet season.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring (primarily water sampling) in accordance with site and regulatory standards
• Maintain and calibrate environmental monitoring and sampling equipment
• Prepare and dispatch samples to accredited laboratories
• Perform accurate data entry and validation, assisting with internal and external reporting

About You

• Experience in environmental sampling and monitoring
• Proven ability in the maintenance and calibration of environmental equipment
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Mine site water release experience
• Coal mining experience with active Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical
• Environmental management qualification or relevant tertiary studies
• Experience with sample preparation, dispatch, and data management
• Ability to work autonomously in a field-based environment (previous mine site driving experience highly regarded)

What’s On Offer

• DIDO or FIFO options available on 8/6 roster
• Exposure to large-scale mining operations and environmental systems
• Open to applicants from both Specialist and Technician levels, with rates commensurate with experience
• Opportunities to extend and convert to permanent