Introduction

We are partnering with a leading tier-one mining business to recruit an experienced Environmental Advisor for a long-term contract within its Environment, Nature and Science team.

Based in Perth, this role will support the delivery of flora and vegetation studies across major mining operations and projects, providing support across related environmental disciplines, including terrestrial fauna, short-range endemic species, and subterranean fauna

What are you going to do 

  • Support the delivery of flora and vegetation studies
  • Prepare environmental scopes of work
  • Coordinate environmental surveys and field programs
  • Review technical reports, survey findings and environmental datasets
  • Liaise with environmental consultants and internal stakeholders
  • Support the preparation of environmental approvals and compliance documentation
  • Ensure work is delivered in line with environmental legislation, approval requirements and company standards
  • Provide support across other environmental study areas as required
  • Occasional travel to remote Pilbara sites and participation in fieldwork may be required.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • A minimum of five years' resource-sector experience in botany
  • Proven experience undertaking flora and vegetation assessments and monitoring in the Pilbara
  • Strong knowledge of Pilbara botany
  • Experience preparing and reviewing technical environmental reports
  • Knowledge of Western Australian and Commonwealth environmental legislation and approvals processes
  • An understanding of flora and vegetation survey methodologies
  • Experience using GIS software
  • Strong organisation, coordination and stakeholder-management skills
  • A tertiary qualification in Environmental Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
  • A current unrestricted driver's licence and the ability to meet site-access and safety requirements are essential.
  • Candidates must have full Australian work rights to be considered.

What we offer 

  • Two-year contract with a major tier-one mining business
  • Perth-based, Monday-to-Friday position
  • Competitive rate of $70-$90 per hour + super
  • 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: 05 September 2026

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Application process & contact

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Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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