Graduate Environment Officer

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bloomfield Group seeks a proactive environmental graduate for a site-based role at Rix's Creek near Singleton to support environmental obligations. You will help implement management systems, monitor compliance and assist with reporting and approvals.

Ideal candidates hold tertiary qualifications in environmental disciplines, with some exposure to mining environmental management, strong analytical and communication skills, and a readiness to grow in a safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability and Development, or other relevant environmental disciplines.
• Some relevant industry experience or exposure to environmental management.
• Commitment to developing skills in environmental management and mining.
• Sound understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory responsibilities.
• Understanding of mining operations and environmental risks and impacts.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support site operations to meet environmental obligations and promote responsible practices.
• Assist in implementing and improving environmental management systems, standards and procedures.
• Coordinate and support monitoring programs in line with licences and statutory requirements.
• Assist with collection, analysis and reporting of monitoring data.
• Support compliance activities including inspections, audits and investigations.
• Assist in preparing statutory, regulatory and company environmental reports.
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining environmental approvals, permits and licences.
• Support development and implementation of environmental risk and hazard controls.
• Assist planning and monitoring rehabilitation and mine closure activities.
• Maintain accurate environmental records and documentation.
• Support engagement with regulators, government agencies, contractors and stakeholders.
• Contribute to environmental improvement projects across the operation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental Science degree

Environmental Engineering degree

Sustainability and Development degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support site operations to meet environmental obligations and promote environmentally responsible work practices
• Assist in the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of environmental management systems, standards and procedures
• Coordinate and support environmental monitoring programs in accordance with licences, approvals and statutory requirements
• Assist with the collection, analysis and reporting of environmental monitoring data
• Support environmental compliance activities including inspections, audits, incident investigations and management of non-compliances
• Assist in the preparation and submission of statutory, regulatory and company environmental reports
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining environmental approvals, permits, licences and management plans
• Support the development and implementation of environmental risk and hazard management systems
• Assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of rehabilitation and mine closure activities
• Maintain accurate environmental records and documentation
• Support engagement with regulators, government agencies, contractors and other stakeholders
• Contribute to environmental improvement projects and initiatives across the operation

About You

You will be a proactive and safety-focused graduate who is eager to develop technical expertise and build a long-term career in environmental management within the mining industry.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability and Development, or other relevant environmental disciplines
• Some relevant industry experience or exposure to environmental management
• Demonstrated commitment to developing skills and experience in environmental management and the mining industry
• Sound understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory responsibilities
• Understanding of mining operations and associated environmental risks and impacts
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Experience with environmental monitoring, compliance reporting or rehabilitation activities will be highly regarded

Please note this is a site-based role working Monday to Friday at Rix's Creek near Singleton.

Working with The Bloomfield Group

The Bloomfield Group is a proud Australian mining and engineering business that has been part of the Hunter Valley community for almost 90 years, employing around 600 local people.

We own and operate two open-cut coal mines - Rix's Creek near Singleton and Bloomfield Mine near Maitland - along with Kings Engineering and Biodiesel Industries Australia.

Investing in our people and our community

We invest in our people and our community.

Through the Bloomfield Group Foundation, we support vulnerable young people, medical and health research, and a wide range of programs that enrich Hunter Valley communities.

Our values guide how we work: We Care. We Deliver.

• We respect and care about the safety and wellbeing of our people, our community and the environment.
• We work together with integrity to achieve safety, operational best practice, customer satisfaction and compliance.

This position requires an individual who aligns with these values.

The Bloomfield Group is a proud and successful Australian mining and engineering group.

Australian owned and operated, we have been part of the community for more than 80 years and employ hundreds of local people.

The mining operations are our Rix's Creek Mine northwest of Singleton, and our Bloomfield Mine east of Maitland.

The Hunter based Kings Engineering business is also owned by the Group.