Our background

Mineral Resources is not like most other companies. Our entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, and it has infused itself with the very culture of our business. What is that spirit you may ask? It means that we are focused on the outcome; willing to shift the very earth to achieve our desired goals. We are not constrained to a particular methodology, and are willing accept that there can be many ways to create success.

The future

Mineral Resources is on a journey, and this will be accomplished in a myriad of ways. At the heart of it all will be our workforce. We can't accomplish anything without our people. Leaders to set the vision; specialists to design, plan and implement; skilled tradesman to operate our high tech machinery. It takes all of us.

About the role
Reporting to onsite Leadership, your primary responsibility will be to ensure compliance to the Company's statutory Environmental obligations and liaise closely with key stakeholders to ensure that their environmental roles & responsibilities are known, and are being carried out to the best of their abilities.

You will play a pivotal role in driving cultural change within the workplace to ensure all personnel understand individual and company responsibilities with respect to environmental management. You will manage and coordinate, training and development of the site environmental management system.

What we're after

• Ensure the necessary processes are in place to ensure ongoing compliance with all statutory, regulatory and licensing site requirements, including relevant reporting obligations
• Provide professional, timely environmental advice to operations personnel, as required.
• Interpret legislation, government standards and agreements and provide informed commentary, improvement opportunities and areas of risk to management.
• Ensure the provision of all necessary information to support the grant of all necessary environmental approvals in accordance with the Project's Life of Mine requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and have an active involvement in external audits, as required.
• Lead with any environmental incident investigation and follow up corrective actions with the respective area manager.
• Manage external consultants and provision of scientific advice with respect to environmental aspects of the Project.
• Coordinate the collection, preservation and dispatch of samples for environmental monitoring.
• Liaise with MRL Heritage Team regarding compliance with the MRL Indigenous Engagement Policy and relevant legislation in regards to matters of the environment or conservation of cultural heritage
• Maintain and foster a working environment, which prompts safety in all that we do, whilst also providing outstanding service

What you'll bring to the team

• Experience in lodging 2020 Guideline Mining Proposals
• High degree of familiarity with applicable environmental legislation and associated processes
• Strong computer skills, with exposure to ArcGIS or similar mapping software highly desirable
• Competent with water measurement instruments
• Ability to liaise and influence at all levels of staff and management on site
• Extensive experience with environmental management systems, monitoring and compliance.
• 8+ years' experience in a similar role within a mining or large construction operation.

If you believe that you have the necessary attitude and skills for this role, apply now! Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply.

Advertised: 20 Jan 2021 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: