Senior Environmental Advisor
Mineral Resources Limited
Lead environmental assessments and secure approvals for mining and lithium projects.
8 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Herdsman, Western Australia, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
8,456 Employees
Service Specialisms
Crushing & screening
Minerals handling & processing
Camp construction & operation
Pipeline fabrication
Installation & dewatering
Contract crushing
Processing
Transport & logistics
Sector Specialisms
Mining Services
Iron Ore
Lithium
Energy
Commodities Production
Contracting
Processing
Role
What you would be doing
project coordination
approval applications
consultant management
policy review
eia
execution planning
- Coordination and management of operational approvals projects, including scoping technical studies and surveys, scheduling and budget tracking
- Preparation of environmental approval applications and supporting documents that adhere to government policy/guidelines and are in accordance with agreed Execution Plans and approvals schedules
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to obtain project information to enable planning of environmental studies, and preparation of approval applications.
- Engagement and management of consultants preparing environmental approval documents to support approvals for operational projects, including review and quality control of consultant deliverables
- Engagement and management of consultants to conduct environmental studies in accordance with agreed timeframes.
- Review of project documentation against EPBC/EPA/DWER/DMIRS policy and guidelines
- Development of approvals Execution Plans and approvals schedules that are achievable based on available resources and benchmarked assessment timeframes
- Assist with, and undertake, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and approvals processes to ensure the timely delivery of regulatory approvals under Mining Act, Parts IV and V of State environmental legislation as well as the Federal EPBC Act, as required
- Engage with project teams to request completion of Project Definition Forms for all projects.
What you bring
bachelors
regulatory knowledge
risk assessment
strategic advice
conflict resolution
stakeholder engagement
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science / Engineering or related field
- Comprehensive understanding and ability to interpret environmental legislation, guidelines, standards and other requirements
- Ability to characterise and assess project and operational risks and determine appropriate management measures consistent with the risk profile
- Demonstrated experience providing strategic and operational environmental advice across all business levels
- Experience managing competing priorities in a fast paced environment, including conflict resolution
- Extensive experience with environmental operational, consulting or EIA related role within mining sector
- Demonstrated ability to work within large multi-disciplinary teams and strong stakeholder engagement ability.
- We invest in your career, with a focus on leadership, upskilling, training and development programs
- Live Your Best Life! Our benefits offer you access to deals, support and discounts to help you unlock the important things in Life – Health, Family, Recreation and Your Future with MinRes
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Company
Overview
2006
Year Founded
The company was established in 2006 through the merger of three specialist mining-services firms.
AUD 5.3b
Revenue FY2024
The company generated AUD 5.3 billion in revenue during the fiscal year ending 2024.
Two Lithium Assets
Major Resources
The company operates two significant lithium mining assets, Mount Marion and Wodgina.
Three Iron Hubs
Mining Operations
It manages three key iron-ore hubs in Pilbara, Yilgarn, and Ashburton.
- It supports Tier 1 mining operations across WA with integrated pit‑to‑port services including crushing, screening, processing, logistics and engineering.
- The company's Onslow Iron project achieved a significant milestone by supplying its first ore to port in May 2024.
- Its energy arm extends operations into natural‑gas production to power mining and regional infrastructure.
- Typical projects combine large‑scale commodity mining with engineering services—from mine set‑up to rehabilitation.
- The company has taken unusual operational steps, such as acquiring its own rail fleet and streamlining access points to enhance efficiency.
- It demonstrated agility by acquiring and subsequently mothballing the Bald Hill lithium operation in response to market conditions.
- Safety is our first priority
- A strong commitment to integrity
- Innovative thinking and continuous improvement
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Sustainability in all operations
2050
Net Zero Emissions Goal
Commitment to achieve net zero emissions by the year 2050.
- Focus on reducing energy consumption and increasing renewable energy usage
- Initiatives to reduce water usage and increase water recycling
- Active efforts in land rehabilitation and biodiversity preservation
- Regular environmental audits and compliance with local regulations
23%
Women in Workforce
Reflects the current representation of women in the workforce, with efforts underway to increase this number.
- Striving for gender balance across all levels
- Focus on creating a supportive and inclusive workplace
- Active mentorship and development programs for underrepresented groups
- Annual diversity and inclusion progress reports
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