Environmental Officer

Anglo American Australia

Grosvenor Mine – an underground steelmaking coal mine produced its first longwall coal in May 2016 and is located in Moranbah, about 190 km south-west of Mackay.

We are building the team to deliver the next chapter of Grosvenor Mine. With a planned return to longwall production by Q4 2027, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major mine restart and help shape the future of underground mining.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will play a role in implementing leading-edge technology, automation, monitoring systems and operational improvements that will define how the mine operates for years to come.

Grosvenor Mine

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Officer to join the team on a permanent basis at our Grosvenor Mine, based in Moranbah, QLD. The Environment Officer supports all aspects of the environment function for the underground coal mine.

Working together with Environment team and Operations, this role will see you contribute to driving the environmental performance of the mine, maintain compliance with corporate and legislative requirements and deliver on the Annual Environmental Plan.

Responsibilities

Assist the Environmental team to deliver targets safely, optimally, and in accordance with the Annual Mine Plan.; Participating in the monitoring, analysis, and reporting on programs for land, vegetation, cultural heritage, water, and waste.; Support the development and implementation of Environmental Management plans and systems to improve site environmental performance such as land, vegetation, cultural heritage, water and waste.; Assist the Environmental Team regarding environmental concerns and actions in order to address them in a timely and effective manner.; Inform and educate management, supervisors and employees about the EMS and provide coaching to ensure a high level of awareness, commitment and compliance with EMS processes and guidelines.; Managing onsite routine monitoring and compliance with license conditions.; Review of the site environmental management systems (EMS).; Provide compliance-related advice to operations personnel where required.; Produce timely and accurate reports and plans, including statutory documentation, as required.; Support environmental corporate and regulatory reporting and assurance activities.; Land disturbance advice and permitting.; Monitoring of site disturbance activities to ensure compliance to legislative requirements.; Support in the management of contractors and projects on-site related to the Environmental works.

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in an environmental discipline or related degree are required with knowledge of environmental issues relevant to the coal mining industry highly regarded.; Experience using ArcGIS (Pro) or similar mapping software.; Familiarity with Risk Management Processes and Controls.; Experience in understanding, interpreting and analysing relevant environmental data.; Experience with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Intermediate excel skills, PowerPoint, etc.)