Introduction

We are seeking an Environmental Advisor to join a tier one mining business and support approvals for a major greenfield iron ore project. Reporting to the Principal, Environment, the role will assist with key approval documentation, focusing on a Section 38 referral under the EP Act 1986 and a referral under the EPBC Act 1999.

What are you going to do 

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional with strong technical writing and document coordination skills to gain exposure to a significant project and work closely with experienced approvals specialists, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the preparation of Section 38 and EPBC Act referral documentation
  • Draft proposal descriptions, impact assessments, mitigation measures and environmental commitments
  • Coordinate technical inputs from environmental specialists, consultants and project teams
  • Review technical studies and identify information gaps, inconsistencies and outstanding evidence requirements
  • Consolidate multidisciplinary information into clear, accurate and defensible approval documents
  • Prepare stakeholder engagement summaries and maintain consultation records
  • Assist with responses to regulator comments and requests for further information
  • Coordinate document reviews, revisions and quality assurance processes
  • Track approval actions, deliverables and submission deadlines
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders, consultants and regulators as required

Essential skills and knowledge

To be successful, you will ideally have:

  • Two to five years' experience in environmental approvals, impact assessment, environmental management or a related area
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a similar
  • Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality technical, regulatory or environmental documentation
  • An understanding of WA and Commonwealth environmental assessment processes
  • Knowledge of Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and the EPBC Act
  • Strong written communication, editing and document coordination skills
  • The ability to interpret and consolidate information from multiple technical disciplines
  • Strong attention to detail and quality assurance capability
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and work to project deadlines
  • Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable Experience

  • Mining, resources, infrastructure or greenfield project experience
  • Previous involvement in Section 38 or EPBC Act referrals
  • Experience coordinating consultants and environmental studies
  • Knowledge of Pilbara environmental values and approval requirements
  • GIS capability or experience interpreting spatial environmental information

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to be considered.

What we offer 

  • Tier one mining business
  • 12 month contract
  • $65-80 per hour dependent on experience
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Click the link to apply or email your CV direct to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

Closing: 26 August 2026

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Project discussion with our customer

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