Environmental Specialist

About us

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. 

What we offer you 

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive Salary and Incentive Bonus
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Education assistance and career development
• Additional Super contributions

About the role

This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

Reporting to the Coordinator Environment, you will actively contribute to the business by undertaking infield monitoring and reporting required to maintain compliance with approvals for Appin and Dendrobium.

Key accountabilities:

• Undertake field sampling and monitoring associated with the Dendrobium Development Consent and Bulli Seam Operations Project Approval and for compliance and new mining approvals and projects
• Promote and maintain Field Crew safety requirements at all times
• Provide support and guidance to Field Crew contract personnel to maintain technical and safety standards
• Provide input into the monitoring program to achieve sampling efficiency and effectiveness, including opportunities to make step change improvements in the sampling efficiency
• Manage the field sampling database, including data backup systems to maintain data integrity
• Maintain the process for the collection and verification of environmental data relevant to the monitoring activity and undertake data analysis on a regular basis to identify emerging compliance and/or environmental issues or trends
• Compilation of environmental reports

About you

You will be interested in working for an organisation that embraces the diversity each person brings to the workplace. Our values of Care, Trust, Togetherness and Excellence will guide your decision making and interactions.

To be considered for the role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (Environmental Science / Engineering or similar)
• Experience working in a similar role ideally within the Resources or Heavy Industry sectors
• Capable of working with minimal supervision and able to manage priorities
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders across multiple levels
• Improvement focused – identifying leading practice and transferring knowledge
• Enjoy the outdoors and be fit to access remote and rugged terrain by foot. The fieldwork component of this role can be physically demanding.

Location

This position will be based at Cordeaux Colliery, which is in the southern coalfields of New South Wales, near the coastal city of Wollongong and approximately 75 kilometres south and southwest of Sydney.

About Illawarra Metallurgical Coal

Illawarra Metallurgical Coal is a long term and leading coking coal supplier which operates two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at South32.

Applications for this job will close on Friday 3rd February 2023.