Manager- Environmental Approvals

at; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing mining organization in Gold Coast City is seeking a Manager, Environmental Approvals. This flexible role focuses on leading environmental approvals for mining projects while collaborating with senior management. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the Queensland mining sector, strong knowledge of environmental legislation, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. You will manage critical approvals and contribute to impactful projects within a supportive team.

Benefits

Flexible work-from-home arrangements

Attractive remuneration package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in environmental approvals within the Queensland mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage State and Commonwealth environmental approvals for mining projects.
• Engage with State and Federal regulators to negotiate approval outcomes.
• Lead Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plans and Estimated Rehabilitation Costs.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental legislation knowledge

GIS skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Are you an experienced environmental professional looking for a flexible role where you can make a real impact?

Join a growing mining organisation with a strong project pipeline across Queensland. We’re looking for a Manager, Environmental Approvals to lead environmental approvals for new and existing mining projects.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with the General Manager Environment and senior leadership to deliver results that shape the future of their operations.

What’s on offer

Flexible work-from-home arrangements (occasional visits to our southern Gold Coast office).

Direct collaboration with senior management and decision-makers.

Diverse, impactful projects – greenfield and brownfield mining approvals.

Career growth within a supportive, expanding organisation.

Attractive remuneration package based on experience and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and manage State and Commonwealth environmental approvals for mining projects.

Engage with State and Federal regulators to negotiate approval outcomes.

Manage Environmental Authorities (EAs), EPBC referrals, and offsets.

Lead Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plans (PRCPs) and Estimated Rehabilitation Costs (ERCs).

Oversee technical consultants across multiple disciplines (e.g. ecology, groundwater).

Contribute to life-of-mine forecasting and environmental approvals strategy.

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

5+ years’ experience in environmental approvals within the Queensland mining industry.

Strong knowledge ofb>Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Enjoys being hands-on, complex problems, and delivering tangible outcomes.

GIS skills highly regarded.

Why Join

This is your opportunity to work flexibly, lead meaningful projects, and collaborate directly with a senior management team that values expertise and results. If you’re driven, proactive, and ready for the next step in your career — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now

We’ll review your application and, if you’re the right fit, we’ll arrange a call to discuss the next steps.

Your application will include the following question:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?