Senior Environmental Scientist
Are you passionate about environmental science and eager to make a significant impact on mine closure and rehabilitation projects across Australia? As a senior environmental scientist, you will lead the way in transforming landscapes and restoring ecosystems.
Our team manages a comprehensive pipeline of projects primarily within the Pilbara and Goldfields of Western Australia, as well as across Australia into Queensland and Victoria. We actively engage globally with mine closure and restoration experts, and locally with State Government regulators and researchers.
We are seeking an experienced senior environmental scientist to join our team. This position is based in our Perth office, with flexible work from home options. You will be responsible for providing technical leadership and support to the team and broader business.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to the team and clients.
• Manage the delivery of projects throughout the project life cycle, taking accountability for overall time, cost, and quality of delivery.
• Develop and implement effective mine closure plans, including critical review of feasibility of implementation.
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports and presentations.
• Identify and secure market opportunities to shape business strategies and prepare proposals, budgets, and tender documents.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through the delivery of high-quality work and identifying new opportunities for collaboration.
• Expand your knowledge across various disciplines (terrestrial ecology, mine rehabilitation, remote sensing and environmental approvals), and undertake training and development to drive your career progression.
Requirements
• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Restoration Ecology, Geochemistry, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional experience relevant to the role, preferably with an environmental consultancy or mining company.
• Working knowledge of international closure standards and guidelines as well as state-based Australian environmental legislation and policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including highly developed technical reporting skills.
• Well-developed skills in coordination of multidisciplinary studies in mine closure planning, geochemistry, waste rock and tailings management, or landform design and rehabilitation.
• Experience in ArcGIS will be highly regarded.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• A keen interest in embracing innovation to continually improve our work.