Senior Environmental Approvals Lead – Mining (Perth)

Westgold Resources Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Westgold Resources Limited in Perth is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor (Approvals) to lead the development and management of environmental approvals across its Western Australian portfolio. You will work with project teams to identify requirements and secure compliant outcomes.

The role demands strong technical writing, regulatory knowledge and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on delivering timely approvals for mining projects while ensuring high environmental standards and risk

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an environmental role within mining, industry or government.
• Experience preparing environmental approvals for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Strong knowledge of WA and Federal environmental legislation, including mining-related approvals frameworks.
• Exceptional technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical, problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and coordinating environmental impact assessments and approvals documentation.
• Managing environmental approvals across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Supporting approvals strategies and future approvals pathways.
• Identifying and mitigating environmental approvals risks.
• Liaising with regulators, consultants and other external stakeholders.
• Providing technical advice and quality assurance to operational teams.
• Coordinating technical studies and specialist environmental inputs.
• Preparing reports, schedules, presentations and technical documentation.
• Mentoring and supporting environmental team members.
• Contributing to engagement with Traditional Owners, regulators and local communities.

Skills

Environmental approvals management

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

Risk assessment

Multitasking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

Westgold Resources Limited in Perth is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor (Approvals) to lead the development and management of environmental approvals across its Western Australian portfolio. You will work with project teams to identify requirements and secure compliant outcomes.

The role demands strong technical writing, regulatory knowledge and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on delivering timely approvals for mining projects while ensuring high environmental standards and risk