Environmental Advisor (Onslow)

MinRes is seeking a site Environmental Advisor to ensure compliance and support the continuity of our Onslow Port and Haul Road Operations. This role will play an integral part in collaborating with various site teams to drive environmental awareness and ensure delivery of environmental compliance activities. Our Site Environmental Advisors work on a regular 8/6 roster FIFO from Perth alongside a dedicated team that fosters a collaborative environment, promoting professional growth. Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional, timely environmental advice to site personnel and management across all operational disciplines.
- Interpret environmental legislation, government standards, and agreements including marine and coastal regulations where applicable to inform compliance, identify improvements, and manage risk.
- Promote environmental awareness and deliver site‑specific training to embed good environmental practices across all aspects of work.
- Ensure environmental monitoring is undertaken in accordance with approval conditions, data is accurately stored, and results are reviewed against applicable triggers and limits.
- Manage MinRes’ land activity permitting process, including permit review, on‑ground compliance verification, and timely close‑out.
- Support environmental auditing, inspection, and reporting processes, and coordinate annual biological surveys including marine ecological surveys where required.
- Assist environmental incident reporting and investigation (including ICAMs), ensuring timely escalation of non‑compliances and completion of corrective actions.
- Coordinate and manage environmental consultants and contractors in accordance with MinRes procedures and relevant standards.
- Support the rollout and embedding of MinRes’ Environmental Management System and associated systems across site teams.
- Ensure remote travel and field work is adequately planned with appropriate emergency and safety plans in place and actively participate in site pre‑starts and management meetings. Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree within Environmental Science or a similar discipline.
- Strong environmental management operational experience within consulting or mining and resources industry.
- Hands‑on site fauna handling experience is desirable.
- Knowledge of WA environmental legislation, guidelines and standards.
- Understanding of project/operational environmental risks.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams at all levels.
- Problem solver, mentor, fast thinker that is systematic, engaging, and thrives on change.
- Sound experience with GIS software.
- Current C class manual driver’s licence.
- First Aid certificate. Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Chance Employer, and we encourage applicants from a diverse background to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rr64w