Environment Advisor

Role Details:

Reporting to the Superintendent: Environmental, you will be responsible for the contribution of environmental activities within the operation that meet current and anticipated demands by Gold Fields EHS standards whilst maintaining strict compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements to ensure sustainable mining operations.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields to create enduring value beyond mining.

This role can be offered as residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie on 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off roster. Or Fly in Fly out from Perth on 8 days on 6 days off roster. Bus transportation is offered to and from the site for residential candidates and relocation assistance will be offered to the successful candidate if required.

Benefits include:

• 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance

• Quarterly Bonus Scheme

• Salary sacrifice options

• Increased annual leave entitlements

• Employee Assistance Program

• Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service

About the role:

• Partner with key stakeholders in the provision of a proactive environmental management plan (particularly land disturbance, water, waste and biodiversity management);

• Ensure effective controls are in place to manage the compliant with legislative, environmental approvals and commitment and company requirements;

• Contribute to sustainable mining by advising on and facilitating approvals for operations;

• Undertake stakeholder engagement including meetings with regulators including DEMIRS, DWER and DBCA;

• Assist in the continuous improvement and maintenance of the site’s ISO14001 certified Environmental Management System (EMS);

• Coordinate and undertake site monitoring programs, data collection and analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with legal and other requirements.

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science

• A strong understanding of Western Australia legislation (DMIRS, DWER, DPLH and DBCA)

• Intermediate level of competency in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS applications

• Proven experience in an environmental function within the mining sector

• Possess a manual Driver’s Licence

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse background

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia