Mine Site Rehabilitation Specialist

About South32 

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.

About GEMCO

Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO), a South32 Company, is one of the world's largest manganese mining and concentrating operations located in the Northern Territory. The operation is accountable for over 20% of the worlds' manganese ore production. GEMCO controls and operates all aspects of mining, processing, logistics and shipping on Groote Eylandt.

What we offer you

• Competitive salaries and annual bonus scheme
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• FIFO from Darwin or Cairns
• Ongoing training, education assistance and career development
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks.
• Additional superannuation contributions
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan

About the role

We have several permanent opportunities available. These roles are a 7:7 roster, FIFO Darwin or Cairns.

In this role, you will be part of a diverse team who help safely deliver the GEMCO Rehabilitation Program through a range of best practice activities including (but not limited to) native seed collection, seed processing, seed storage, seed nursery propagation, tree planting, weed control, GIS mapping, aerial seeding and spraying with drones, conducting trials and monitoring.

You will assist the Rehabilitation Supervisor plan and deliver annual rehabilitation activities along with potential experimental trials.

This is a great opportunity to exchange knowledge with others by passing on your skills whilst respectfully learning aspects of local Indigenous culture including traditional natural resource management skills and knowledge.

About you

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and you will excel at role modelling safe working practices and behaviours to employees and contractors. You will have experience working in a similar role relevant to mine site rehabilitation.

In addition, you will have-

• A background in Rehabilitation, Natural Resource Management, Horticulture or Indigenous Employment/training, Arboriculture, Mining or other like industries
• A strong desire to develop cultural awareness and build effective working relationships with indigenous Traditional Owners
• Excellent record keeping, planning, project and time management skills
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills
• A team first focus

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 organization, 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!

Please note this job advert will close on Monday 16th January 2023.