Environmental Advisor

An exciting opportunity to join a mining start-up in the Northern Territory as an Environmental Advisor!

Environmental Advisor – Shape Environmental Compliance for a Major Mining Start-Up

Location: Northern Territory
Roster: Proposed 8/6 FIFO (flexibility required during start-up phase)

Play a Key Role in a Greenfield Mining Project: This is a rare opportunity to set the foundation for environmental compliance and sustainability from day one for a project that will play a key role in Australia’s resources sector.

About the Role

As Environmental Advisor, your initial focus will be on reviewing regulatory frameworks and developing a 2–5 year compliance calendar to ensure the mine meets all environmental obligations. You’ll work closely with the HSEC Manager and senior leadership to interpret legislation, understand the Mine Management Plan, and implement systems that support long-term compliance and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Australian EPA standards and NT environmental legislation
• Read and interpret the Mine Management Plan and appendices
• Develop a 2–5 year compliance calendar for statutory reporting and monitoring
• Identify critical milestones and risk areas for proactive compliance
• Support environmental monitoring, audits, and reporting
• Liaise with regulators, consultants, and community stakeholders
• Assist in rehabilitation planning and sustainability initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of Australian EPA standards and NT environmental legislation
• Experience in mining or heavy industry environmental compliance highly regarded
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory documents and create actionable plans
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills

Why This Role?

• Be part of a start-up mining project where your expertise will shape environmental compliance from the ground up.
• Opportunity to work closely with the HSEC Manager and gain exposure to all facets of health, safety, environment, and community management
• Long-term career growth in a developing mine with expanding responsibilities
• Competitive remuneration and FIFO flexibility during ramp-up phase

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take on a pivotal role in environmental compliance and support a major mining start-up, apply today through Hays.

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