Environment & Community Advisor

Environment & Community Advisor

Mt Thorley Warkworth

About the Business

• Diverse and challenging site 
• Large Open Cut Operation
• Based on Hunter Valley, NSW

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

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Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is one of the largest open pit operations in the area. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both draglines and load haul systems as the current and preferred mining method. Our site operates continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has a long and proud history, employing approximately 1350 people from local and surrounding communities, who are our most valuable asset. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

MTW is currently seeking an enthusiastic Environment and Community Advisor to join the team on a fulltime basis. Reporting to the Manager Environment and Community, the responsibility of this role is to provide environmental advice to the operation ensuring legislative compliance along with building and maintaining strong relationships within the local community. On a daily basis, you will employ your interpersonal skills when liaising with internal and external stakeholders and co-ordinate environmental monitoring, prepare internal and external reports, undertake inspections and participate in audits.  Key responsibilities include: •    Coordinating environmental assistance and providing accurate advice on MTW operations regarding environmental requirements; •    Investigating and assisting with complaint and incident management;  •    Providing assistance with the preparation of accurate environmental performance reports; •    Anticipating, identifying and recording any actual or potential environmental concerns and coordinating the provision of solutions to these concerns; •    Assisting in the development and implementation of MTW Environmental Management System; •    Assist with the management and implementation of environmental projects; •    Developing and maintaining environmental awareness training for employees and contractors.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes, more junior candidates looking for a pathway into the Mining industry encouraged to apply: •    Tertiary qualifications in Environmental management/science or, a related discipline; •    1-3 years’ experience in a similar position;  •    Basic knowledge of the NSW environmental regulatory framework; •    Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders; •    Strong attention to detail and accuracy; •    Competent computer literacy; •    High level of integrity with the desire to innovate practical solutions; •    Experience within an Open Cut Coal mining operation is desirable; •    GIS experience is desirable. 

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles
• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Access to financial advice from a leading bank
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifice options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

How to apply Yancoal is an equal opportunity employer and encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply. If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us. Applications close Thursday 9 February 2023.