Technical Specialist

WorkPac Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkPac Group is seeking an Environment Advisor to support environmental approvals, project studies and compliance across a mining operation on a FIFO basis from Cairns, Darwin or Brisbane.

You will work with senior environmental and GIS specialists to assist with approvals, regulatory reporting, contractor coordination and stakeholder engagement in a major mining project.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Law or related discipline.
• Experience in environmental approvals, compliance or project studies.
• Experience in mining, heavy industry or construction environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental approvals, compliance activities and project studies.
• Assist with the preparation of environmental approval applications and regulatory reports.
• Coordinate specialist environmental contractors and fieldwork activities.
• Support environmental impact assessments and risk management processes.
• Maintain accurate environmental records, data and project documentation.
• Provide support to internal teams on environmental compliance requirements.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement and regulatory activities.
• Ensure projects align with legislative requirements, environmental commitments and company standards.

Skills

Environmental approvals

Environmental compliance

Project studies

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor coordination

Education

Environmental Science / Engineering / Law

Job description

• Environment Advisor | FIFO from Cairns, Darwin or Brisbane
• 4:3 roster from Cairns/Darwin or 7:7 from Brisbane
• Support environmental approvals, project studies and compliance within a major mining operation

About the Client

Our client is a major resources organisation with significant operations across Australia. They are currently seeking experienced professionals to join their team and support ongoing operations and projects within the mining industry.

About the Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Environment Advisor to support environmental approvals, project studies and compliance activities across their mining operation. Working alongside senior environmental and GIS specialists, you will assist with approvals, environmental studies, contractor coordination, regulatory reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support environmental approvals, compliance activities and project studies.
• Assist with the preparation of environmental approval applications and regulatory reports.
• Coordinate specialist environmental contractors and fieldwork activities.
• Support environmental impact assessments and risk management processes.
• Maintain accurate environmental records, data and project documentation.
• Provide support to internal teams on environmental compliance requirements.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement and regulatory activities.
• Ensure projects align with legislative requirements, environmental commitments and company standards.

Experience Required

• Relevant qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Law or a related discipline.
• Experience in environmental approvals, compliance or project studies.
• Experience within mining, heavy industry or construction environments is highly desirable.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to coordinate contractors and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience working in northern or regional Australia is desirable.

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.

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