Environmental Superintendent

Environmental Superintendent; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential, FIFO options

DIDO options

Subsidised accommodation

Company funded camp options

Discounted gym membership

Anglo American benefits

Job summary

Anglo American Australia is looking for an Environmental Superintendent at Moranbah North Mine to lead a team of environmental professionals and deliver the Annual Environmental Plan.

You will report to the Technical Services Manager and ensure compliance with environmental permits, legislation and regulatory requirements while driving improvements across environmental programs in a large underground mining operation.

Qualifications

• Senior environmental experience within Resources or Mining sectors, preferably coal.
• Proven leadership in environmental field and ISO 14001 knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of environmental professionals and deliver the Annual Environmental Plan.
• Develop and implement Environmental Programs & Projects to maintain compliance.
• Coordinate environmental and cultural heritage matters and manage budgets.
• Lead environmental incident investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain relationships with DETSI and other regulators.

Skills

Senior environmental experience

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental discipline

Job description

Company Description

Anglo American Australia In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in manganese, as well as copper exploration projects under way in North West Queensland. Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.

Job Description

Moranbah North Mine has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Superintendent to join the team, based in Moranbah. As the Environmental Superintendentyou lead a team of environmental professionals to ensure timely delivery of the Annual Environmental Plan.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will be accountable for the development and implementation of the Environmental Programs & Projects to maintain compliance with all environmental permits, legislation, and regulatory requirements.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to advance your mining career in a large dynamic underground mining environment and to gain experience across many different disciplines as an environmental professional.

The Environmental Superintendent role will see you responsible for:

• Leading innovation, development, and support of the site environmental programs.
• Develop the site’s Annual Environmental Plan in line with the Sustainable Mine Plan to enable stable, optimized, safe and sustainable mining operations
• Develop yearly objectives and targets to meet compliance with the Environmental Authority (EA) and EPBC in alignment with the 5-year rehabilitation plans
• Co-ordinating and managing all environmental and cultural heritage matters
• Lead and mentor a team of environmental professionals
• Manage and collaborate with stakeholders, lead initiates, and roll out environmental awareness campaigns within budgetary constraints
• Ensuring compliance with environmental license and statutory requirements
• Take a lead role in the development of the Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Assistance with preparation and management of the environmental budget
• Lead environmental incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Maintain a strong and collaborative relationship with the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI)

Qualifications

• Senior Environmental experience within the Resources or Mining (preferably Coal) sectors
• Tertiary qualification in an Environmental discipline
• Sound knowledge of State and Federal environmental legislation
• You will be a demonstrated and proven leader within the Environmental field, with knowledge of Environmental Management System ISO 14001 standard

Additional Information

• Full-time permanent position based at Moranbah North Mine, Moranbah
• Monday to Friday staff roster with potential flexible work options
• Competitive salary package and annual incentive programs
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
• Discounted gym membership
• Anglo American company benefits

• What we offer
  When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too.

  Who we are
  We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. Anglo American is a leading global mining company focused on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients – future-enabling products that are essential for decarbonising the global economy, improving living standards, and food security. Our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for our shareholders, for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, and for society as a whole. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

  Background checks
  Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
  Inclusion and Diversity
  Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

  How we are committed to your safety
  Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

  Recruitment Agencies
  Anglo American Australia does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.

  REF81612Z

  CLOSING DATE
  7th October 2026

  Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.