Aurelia Metals Limited is an Australia owned and operated gold and base metals mining and exploration company. As an ASX listed Company located in New South Wales, we attract diverse mining professionals who want to drive their career while balancing family responsibilities. With people our priority, we are a proud Work180 employer of choice, with inclusion, safety and our Values at the forefront of everything we do.
We operate two underground mines and a processing facility in New South Wales and have an enviable portfolio of organic growth prospects in the region.
With our Great Cobar underground project underway, we have unparalleled opportunities for driven individuals who value growth and the desire to build a energetic and uplifting high performance culture.
**About the role**
This is not your typical environmental or geology job. We're offering something different, an opportunity to bring both disciplines together in a role that's hands-on, purpose-driven and full of variety. As our **Environmental Geologist**, you'll work across some of the most interesting ground in NSW, guiding exploration teams through responsible practices, legacy site clean-up, permit management and environmental compliance.
Based in the Cobar Basin and covering the Cobar and Nymagee districts, you'll spend your time outdoors, collaborating with field techs and geos, leading rehab activities, and making sure everything we do respects the land, heritage and legislation. You'll be backed by experienced environmental and exploration leaders—but this is your role to own.
**Roster**:8/6, 12 hours (Dayshift only)
**Location**:Cobar Basin, NSW
**Travel Options**:Residential, DIDO, FIFO
- **Residents**embrace our community with a balanced roster with relocation support available. Settle into family friendly Cobar township with our company housing at discounted rates and further enhance your savings through salary sacrifice
- **DIDO**if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance
- **FIFO**from Brisbane Sydney or Melbourne
**Key responsibilities**
- Lead field-based environmental compliance and rehab
- Manage exploration permits and reporting
- Plan and deliver legacy site clean-up
- Support low-impact drill planning and heritage assessmentsKeep records, data and ESG reporting up to date
**Qualifications and experience**
- Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field
- Dual qualifications in Environmental Science and Geology highly desirable
- Proven experience in environmental roles within exploration or mining
- Strong knowledge of NSW environmental legislation and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with environmental requirements for exploration leases
- Demonstrated alignment with Aurelia Metals' values
- Excellent communication and teamwork skillsCurrent manual driver's licence essential
**Discover our benefits**
- **Parental and Family Support**:18 weeks for primary carers, two weeks for secondary carers
- **Health and Wellbeing**:Counselling support, physio access, fitness perks
- **Work-Life Balance**:Resident, DIDO, FIFO options with added benefits
- **Financial Benefits**:Employee shares, incentive programs, corporate deals
- **Career Development**:Training, apprenticeships and graduate programs
- **Community**:Local employment focus with relocation assistance
- **Employee Referral Scheme**:Employee referral payment of $7,500 for selected roles
- We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create an inclusive workplace._