Specialist Environment

South32 Limited; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional annual leave

14% superannuation

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Specialist Environment to provide governance and direction across the Worsley Alumina Refinery in Western Australia.

This permanent role is 40 hours per week with an option for mon-Thu or 9-day fortnight rosters, and residents in Collie or Bunbury areas are encouraged to apply. You will plan and deliver environmental monitoring programs, review data for compliance and trends, maintain records across water, air and dust, and support operational

Qualifications

• Planning and implementing environmental monitoring or management programs.
• Applying practical knowledge of water, air, dust and noise monitoring.
• Interpreting environmental data and identifying risks, trends and areas for improvement.
• Building trusted relationships and communicating confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• Managing contractors and coordinating work safely, respectfully and effectively.
• Organising competing priorities while maintaining accurate records and meeting reporting timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver environmental monitoring programs in partnership with specialist contractors.
• Review monitoring data to identify compliance concerns, emerging trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate environmental data, records and documentation across water, air and dust.
• Support operational teams with environmental advice, investigations and internal and external reporting.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Compliance

Data analysis

Education

Ecology / Environmental Science

Job description

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

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DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west.

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• 14% superannuation contributions
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Permanent role, 40 hours per week with an option to do a Mon - Thu roster or 9-day fortnight roster. Our Worsley Refinery is a short drive from communities such as Collie (20 Minutes) & Bunbury (45 Minutes) which all offer an enviable country lifestyle. Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches and world-famous wineries, you will live and work in one of the most beautiful regions of Western Australia and still be home each night.

Candidates should ideally live within an hour’s drive of Collie as there is no accommodation on site.

Asa Specialist Environment, you will be responsible for providing environmental expertise and direction to support effective governance, compliance and improved environmental outcomes across the Worsley Alumina Refinery. O ther key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Plan and deliver environmental monitoring programs in partnership with specialist contractors.
• Review monitoring data to identify compliance concerns, emerging trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate environmental data, records and documentation across water, air and dust .
• Support operational teams with environmental advice, investigations and internal and external reporting.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Planning and implementing environmental monitoring or management programs.
• Applying practical knowledge of water, air, dust and noise monitoring.
• Interpreting environmental data and identifying risks, trends and areas for improvement.
• Building trusted relationships and communicating confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• Managing contractors and coordinating work safely, respectfully and effectively.
• Organising competing priorities while maintaining accurate records and meeting reporting timeframes.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Tertiary qualifications in Ecology / Environmental Science / Land Management or related disciplines.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 16 November 2026.