Senior Environmental Advisor

Aurenne Group Mining; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurenne Group Mining, based in Perth, seeks a Senior Environmental Advisor to drive approvals, licensing and compliance across WA operations, reporting to the COO and collaborating with site teams.

You will manage monitoring programs, interpret data, liaise with DMIRS and DWER, maintain the EMS, and provide practical environmental advice to management while advancing sustainable mining practices. This role operates without direct reports and requires strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in environmental approvals, compliance and stakeholder engagement within the mining industry.
• Sound understanding of WA environmental and mining legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage environmental activities and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental approvals, licence and compliance processes for Aurenne operations.
• Liaise with DMIRS, DWER and other regulatory authorities to obtain, amend and maintain environmental approvals.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring programs and data analysis with site teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review, interpret, and report on monitoring data, identifying trends and ensuring compliance with conditions and commitments.
• Maintain the company’s Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Provide environmental advice and support to management and operational teams.
• Prepare reports, submissions and updates on environmental performance.
• Support incident response, corrective actions and environmental risk management.

Skills

Environmental approvals

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory liaison

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or Engineering

Job description

Thinking differently. Operating differently. Rewarding differently.

Aurenne Mining is a privately owned, fast-growing gold mining company committed to responsible operations, environmental compliance, and sustainable growth. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to execute the company’s strategy for environmental approvals, licensing, and compliance obligations across our WA operations.

Aurenne Group Mining

Thinking differently. Operating differently. Rewarding differently.

Aurenne Mining is a privately owned, fast-growing gold mining company committed to responsible operations, environmental compliance, and sustainable growth. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to execute the company’s strategy for environmental approvals, licensing, and compliance obligations across our WA operations.

The Opportunity

Based in our Perth corporate office, with regular site visits, this role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and provides both strategic input and operational execution of all environmental activities.

This is a key role within the overall corporate team, taking care of the function, without the worry of direct reports. This position will work collaboratively across departments and with site personnel to deliver environmental outcomes, manage monitoring data and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental approvals, licence and compliance processes for Aurenne operations.
• Liaise with DMIRS, DWER and other regulatory authorities to obtain, amend and maintain environmental approvals.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring programs and data analysis with site teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review, interpret, and report on monitoring data, identifying trends and ensuring compliance with conditions and commitments.
• Maintain the company’s Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Provide environmental advice and support to management and operational teams.
• Prepare reports, submissions and updates on environmental performance.
• Support incident response, corrective actions and environmental risk management.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in environmental approvals, compliance and stakeholder engagement within the mining industry.
• Sound understanding of WA environmental and mining legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage environmental activities and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Why Join Aurenne?

• Operate independently in a key position, supported by an experienced and approachable executive team.
• Work closely with decision-makers who value initiative, integrity and efficiency.
• Enjoy competitive remuneration and a role that offers both corporate and operational exposure.

This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold a valid visa with full working rights in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.