Senior Environmental Scientist - Mine Closure

• Provide technical leadership and support to the team and broader business
• Managing the delivery of projects throughout the project life cycle, taking accountability for overall time, cost, and quality of delivery
• Prepare mine closure plans, including critical review of feasibility of implementation
• Develop pragmatic solutions to support clients
• Develop and coordinate technical studies to inform landform design, management of mine waste rock and tailings, and rehabilitation planning including analysis of soil or geochemical data
• Conduct site-visits to advise clients on geoscience, closure aspects, and rehabilitation planning
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports
• Identify and secure market opportunities to shape business strategies, prepare proposals, budgets, and tender documents
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through the delivery of high-quality work and identifying new opportunities for collaboration
• Expand your knowledge across various disciplines (terrestrial ecology, mine rehabilitation, remote sensing and environmental approvals), and undertake training and development to drive your career progression

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Restoration Ecology, Geochemistry, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
• Professional experience relevant to the role, preferably with an environmental consultancy or mining company
• Working knowledge of international closure standards and guidelines as well as state-based Australian environmental legislation and policies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including highly developed technical reporting skills
• Well-developed skills in coordination of multidisciplinary studies in mine closure planning, geochemistry, waste rock and tailings management, or landform design and rehabilitation
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• A keen interest in embracing innovation to continually improve our work

Experience in ArcGIS will be highly regarded

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
• Field Allowance and time in lieu program, to compensate staff for working longer hours during field surveys
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• Professional Registrations and Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their immediate family members
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables