Environmental Field Technician

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 15% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

The onsite accommodation includes meal services and access to excellent facilities, including a gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, a sports oval and a range of scenic walking tracks.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• 14% superannuation contributions
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a permanent full-time position on a 4:3 roster, Monday to Thursday, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns to Groote Eylandt.

As an Environmental Field Technician, you will be responsible for providing environmental expertise to support compliance, risk management and operational planning across GEMCO.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Design and conduct environmental monitoring programs
• Conduct sample preparation and dispatch
• Maintain monitoring equipment
• Environmental and spatial data management
• Prepare environmental reports and compliance documentation
• Provide environmental advice to operational and planning teams

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Delivering environmental monitoring programs in operational settings within mining or other heavy industry
• Interpreting environmental regulations, approvals and compliance requirements
• Undertaking environmental field monitoring in remote and challenging conditions
• Analysing environmental data and preparing technical reports
• Proficient in ArcGIS
• Applying strong QA/QC practices for sampling

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (manual or willing to obtain)

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Tuesday 21st July 2026.