Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 84 hrs a week
Experience: 6-9 Years
Education Level: Vocational School
Mining
Closing: June 15, 2025

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Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor with mining experience to join a major iron ore project. FIFO ex-Perth with flexible rosters: 8:6 for Operations and 4:3 or 5:2 FIFO for the Studies Department. You will support environmental compliance, approvals, auditing, and risk management across both active operations and project studies, working closely with site and studies teams to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met.

What are you going to do 

As the Environmental Advisor, you'll provide critical support in ensuring compliance with environmental approvals, conducting audits, monitoring risk, and proactively managing environmental performance. You will work closely with operations and studies teams to maintain high environmental standards and meet regulatory obligations.

Duties:

  • Review current approvals and identify compliance or environmental risk issues
  • Prioritise high-risk areas for audits or further investigation
  • Support and participate in internal and external environmental audits
  • Complete four LUC (Land Use Compliance) audits per financial year
  • Provide guidance on environmental approval conditions and compliance
  • Assist in environmental monitoring, inspections, and incident investigations
  • Contribute to environmental surveys across exploration and operations areas
  • Develop and deliver toolbox talks, SWIs, and environmental training
  • Review and provide feedback on environmental management plans and documentation
  • Communicate environmental outcomes and improvement actions to wider teams

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Degree in Environmental Science, Conservation Biology or a related discipline
  • 3-5 years' experience in mining, exploration, or environmental approval
  • Knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems
  • Experience conducting audits, inspections, and environmental monitoring
  • Proven ability to interpret and implement environmental approval conditions on site
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, especially in a fast-paced operational environment
  • Competency in working both independently and within a cross-functional team
  • Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, with a focus on operational efficiency
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS / MapInfo
  • Mechanical aptitude and GPS knowledge
  • Current WA Manual C-Class Driver's Licence
  • Full Australian Working Rights
  • Ability to produce a national police clearance within six months and attend a pre-employment medical

What we offer 

  • FIFO from Perth with flexible rosters (8:6 or 4:3/5:2)
  • Work with a Tier One mining client on high-impact exploration and operations
  • Supportive team culture with a strong commitment to safety
  • Personalised guidance throughout the recruitment process
  • Salary sacrificing options available
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts across a range of services

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 and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

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

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If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Elly on e.corica@brunel.net

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Ellyssiah Corica

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