Environmental Advisor

Environment & Community • Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Degree/tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or related field.
  • 2+ years in a mining environmental role.
  • Sound knowledge of Environmental Management Systems and Queensland environmental legislation.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Experienced

Description

Environmental Advisor

Ravenswood Gold Mine | 8/6 DIDO

Get your boots dirty and your career moving with a team that backs you.

 

We’re looking for an Environmental Advisor to join our Environment, Approvals and Community (EAC) team. Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, you’ll help drive compliance, sustainability and responsible mining across a long-life operation. The role combines field work, reporting, stakeholder engagement and project delivery, and you’ll see the results of your work on the ground.

 

What you’ll do

  • Support and improve our Environmental Management System
  • Help manage programs covering land, water, waste, hazardous substances, regulated structures and exploration
  • Coordinate environmental monitoring and compliance across site
  • Prepare statutory and corporate reporting, including NGERS, NPI, DES waste and permit returns
  • Deliver training, inspections, contractor management and incident investigations
  • Give practical environmental advice to operational teams
  • Deliver projects that drive compliance, sustainability and continuous improvement
  • Support the wider EAC team on environmental and community initiatives

What you’ll bring

  • A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related field
  • 2+ years in a mining environmental role
  • Sound knowledge of Environmental Management Systems and Queensland environmental legislation
  • Experience coordinating monitoring, compliance and reporting, both internal and external
  • Experience managing consultants and contractors
  • Proficiency in MS Office, GIS and environmental databases
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
  • The ability to juggle priorities and deliver quality work on time
  • A genuine commitment to safety, compliance and teamwork

Why Ravenswood Gold?

  • 8/6 DIDO roster for genuine work-life balance
  • On-site accommodation and meals provided while on roster
  • A long-life operation with a strong production future
  • A collaborative team with deep industry and site knowledge
  • Broad exposure across compliance, monitoring, reporting and projects
  • Ongoing learning, development and career growth
  • A business committed to responsible mining and sustainable outcomes

Apply now

Send your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability, both in PDF format. Preferred candidates will complete pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Police Check, medicals, reference checks and qualification verification.

Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work, and pays respect to their Elders past, present and future. We specifically acknowledge the Birriah People (Ravenswood Gold Mine), the Bindal People (Townsville office and warehouse) and the Yuggera and Turrbal People (Brisbane head office).