Senior Environmental Leader for Mining Operations

Westgold Resources; Shire Of Meekatharra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Performance based bonus

Group salary continuous insurance

Health and wellness allowance

Family and medical leave policies (IVF

Surrogacy and adoption

Referral Bonus

5 years' pro rata long service leave

Salary sacrifice options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westgold Resources is seeking an Environmental Superintendent to lead environmental performance at Fortnum Gold Operations in Western Australia. This site-based role focuses on embedding environmental considerations into day-to-day decisions and collaborating closely with site leadership.

You will manage compliance, approvals, monitoring, rehabilitation, and contractor oversight while driving continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement across the operation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in mining, industry or government.
• Experience working with operational teams and managing contractors.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental performance at Fortnum Gold Operations.
• Oversee compliance, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Drive continual improvement of the Environmental Management System.
• Coordinate environmental support for operations and projects.
• Manage contractors, budgets and environmental work programs.
• Engage with regulators, Traditional Owners, pastoralists and local stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Mining industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Westgold Resources is seeking an Environmental Superintendent to lead environmental performance at Fortnum Gold Operations in Western Australia. This site-based role focuses on embedding environmental considerations into day-to-day decisions and collaborating closely with site leadership.

You will manage compliance, approvals, monitoring, rehabilitation, and contractor oversight while driving continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement across the operation.