Senior Environment Advisor

Role Details:

Reporting to the Manager: Environment, you will be responsible for the contribution of environmental activities within the operation which 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 is FIFO from Perth or residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie on a 8 days on / 6 days of 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 leave entitlements for annual leave, paid primary and secondary parental leave

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

About the role:

• Provide strategic advice and support on environmental aspects and be responsible for day-to-day environmental operations.

• Provision of coordination, support, direction and expertise in proactive environmental management ensuring effective controls are in place and managed, compliant with legislative, and corporate obligations

• Advise on and facilitate approvals for operations, including but not limited to considerations of tenure, stakeholder consultation and legal permissions under the relevant Environment, Mining and Heritage Acts

• Develop & review the application of procedures, processes, methodologies and technologies where appropriate

• Demonstrating a commitment to environmental management, integrating good environmental management into everyday practices, and influencing all site personnel to do the same.

• Manage the development, implementation and audit of Environmental Management Standards and design appropriate strategies to ensure compliance throughout the business

• Coordinate and undertake site inspections, monitoring programs, data collection and analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with obligations, commitments and company requirements

• Maintain site Environmental Aspects/Risks and Obligations Registers

• Assist in the continuous improvement and maintenance of the site’s ISO14001/ICMI/ICMM Certified Management System

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science (or equivalent)

• Strong understanding of Western Australian legislation including but not limited to DEMIRS, DWER and DPLH

• Experience with inspections and audits with attention to detail and excellent communication skills

• Experience in compilation, review and submission of environmental approvals and annual reporting requirements

• Experience using Microsoft Office, GIS, Environmental Database and Compliance applications.

• Demonstrated leadership, and performance development experience in a multi-disciplinary environment and ability to coach and mentor other upcoming Environmental professionals.

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

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 backgrounds.