Mine Closure Specialist - Landform & Rehabilitation AU

Digby Wells Environmental; Perth; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Digby Wells Environmental is seeking a Mine Closure Consultant to support Australia-based projects, combining technical delivery, project management and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You’ll develop closure strategies, liability assessments and rehabilitation designs across diverse mining sites, with fieldwork and regulatory engagement as required.

The role emphasizes practical, regulatory-compliant mine closure solutions, with opportunities for growth and exposure to international best

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level technical degree with mine closure planning and rehabilitation design experience.
• Experience with landform modelling, earthworks or terrain design related to mining is preferred.
• Understanding of drainage, erosion control and post-mining land use planning.
• Experience in report writing and regulatory engagement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and develop mine closure cost estimates and closure plans.
• Develop closure landform models for waste rock dumps, tailings, pits and stockpiles.
• Generate terrain models, survey data and earthworks quantities for closure planning.
• Prepare technical reports for regulatory approvals and closure-related processes.
• Monitor closure performance and provide guidance to clients.
• Manage closure projects to meet scope, budget and quality.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Mining Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

:ArcGIS

QGIS

Global Mapper

Job description

Digby Wells Environmental is seeking a Mine Closure Consultant to support Australia-based projects, combining technical delivery, project management and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You’ll develop closure strategies, liability assessments and rehabilitation designs across diverse mining sites, with fieldwork and regulatory engagement as required.

The role emphasizes practical, regulatory-compliant mine closure solutions, with opportunities for growth and exposure to international best