Advisor - Environment

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

 
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About The Role 

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to work collaboratively on environmental performance at our Narrabri Underground project.

You have the opportunity to join the team at an exciting time with recent  Federal Government approval granted for the Narrabri Mine Stage 3 Extension Project, extending the life of mine to 2044. The transition to the new approval conditions and required changes to environmental management systems will provide you with challenges and career building learning opportunities.  You will work closely with a small team of experienced environmental professionals who are passionate about delivering environmental compliance through the continual improvement of management systems.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the development and maintenance of environmental management plans and systems, with a focus on monitoring compliance with approval conditions

• Co-ordinating environmental monitoring, inspection and auditing programs and maintaining associated documentation and records
• Providing interpretation of environmental data and regular progress reports against environmental performance targets

What You'll Bring 

• Hold Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or equivalent
• Prior experience in the mining industry will be highly regarded
• Posess a high level of initiative, self-management and organisational skills
• Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to relocate to the Narrabri area to work a 9 day fortnight (full assistance provided)

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full time, permanent position
• Excellent opportunity for career development
• Attractive Salary and relocation packages available | 9 Day fortnight
• Range of Employee benefits to ensure our people thrive at work and in their personal life
• Opportunity to work for an Industry leader

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
 

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