Officer - Environmental Biodiversity

About the Role
Here at Whitehaven Coal safety is our number one priority and this will be integral in your daily duties. Reporting to the Group Superintendent for Biodiversity, this role will provide direct supervision and surveillance of Whitehaven Coal Biodiversity Management Programs. These programs are being implemented directly or through contractors in accordance with the company’s approval and other regulatory requirements. In this role you will be supporting the Group Superintendent in planning, designing, coordinating and executing safely Whitehaven Coal’s Biodiversity Management Programs. You will be able to coordinate activities in the field or from the office as required as well as engaging with key stakeholders throughout the business. This is a local Gunnedah based role which requires the successful applicant to either live in or relocate to the region. Whitehaven offers support and great relocation packages.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain awareness of relevant environmental and safety legislation and company policies as well as comply with health and safety management systems and plans. Knowledge of NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 is needed.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of relevant environmental and biodiversity related approval/regulatory documentation in a timely manner, to ensure statutory compliance and continuity of operations.
• The implementation of environmental management plans on Biodiversity Offset properties and other areas that cover your remit
• Undertake environmental and biodiversity related management programs to meet approval and other regulatory conditions and commitments and in accordance with relevant health and safety or contractual requirements
• Coordinate environmental and biodiversity related monitoring activities including collating field monitoring data and/or inspections; updating results/outputs to databases, analysis/investigating and managing any issues and providing feedback to management

What You’ll Bring

• Experience/Qualifications in Land Management and/or Environmental Science and related disciplines
• Knowledge of regulatory processes in the mining sector
• Good written and verbal communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to deliver quality work within required deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
• Full Relocation Packages
• Access to Salary Packaging Including Novated Leasing
• Bonus Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme - $3000 for Successful Referrals!
• 9 Day Fortnight (5:2 / 4:3 roster)

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