Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist – Mining Projects

Newmont; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided on-site

Job summary

Newmont is seeking a Specialist, Environmental Projects and Permitting to lead comprehensive site environmental permitting and assessment activities. This role involves managing environmental assessments in alignment with regulatory compliance and ensuring high-quality technical studies.

The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or Engineering and extensive knowledge of environmental permitting frameworks. This position offers a maximum fixed-term employment basis at the Tanami mine, with accommodation provided.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of environmental impact assessment processes including baseline study design and regulatory submission requirements.
• Understanding of mining and processing operations and the associated environmental risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and assessment activities for site projects.
• Manage environmental assessment programs, including scoping and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate field programs and data collection for environmental assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental impact assessment (EIA) processes

Understanding of environmental permitting frameworks

Experience in project management fundamentals

Proficiency in environmental monitoring and data quality assurance

Skills in technical writing and review of environmental documentation

Stakeholder engagement and regulatory processes

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Newmont is seeking a Specialist, Environmental Projects and Permitting to lead comprehensive site environmental permitting and assessment activities. This role involves managing environmental assessments in alignment with regulatory compliance and ensuring high-quality technical studies.

The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or Engineering and extensive knowledge of environmental permitting frameworks. This position offers a maximum fixed-term employment basis at the Tanami mine, with accommodation provided.