RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie, WA

WORK SITE: Binduli

ROSTER: 5:2 Residential or 8:6 FIFO

PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

ABOUT NORTON GOLD FIELDS

Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers with mining and processing complex in Western Australia’s world-class Kalgoorlie Goldfields region. Currently, we are progressing development plans to develop a series of expansion projects in the region.

Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Environmental Approvals Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our commitment to environmental excellence.

You will collaborate closely with the Environmental Manager to ensure that our operations align with contractual environmental standards, legal regulations, planning permissions, and the expectations of key stakeholders. Your expertise will be essential in supporting the development and execution of programs, projects, and initiatives aimed at enhancing our environmental stewardship.

KEY DUTIES AND TASKS

• Deliver environmental / project approvals to meet budget and LOM requirements.
• Collaboration with internal and external parties to develop Scopes of Work, undertake and co-ordinate various baseline studies, collation and submission of permit and approval documentation.
• Work closely with regulatory agencies, site departments, site personnel, consultants and third parties to collate and deliver required site approvals.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of relevant Environmental Management Systems and associated plans, procedures, and forms.
• Maintain compliance with all site licences and approvals.
• Record, maintain and analyse data and other information for use in the compilation of statutory and corporate reporting / approvals submissions requirements.
• Prepare and submit the site regulatory compliance reports.
• Prepare environmental approval documents and oversee their progression through the regulatory assessment stages.
• Provide regular progress updates regarding the status and progress of environmental /project approval

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications, Environmental Science Degree (or equivalent)
• Current Australian manual drivers licence
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in WA mining and approval processes.
• Exposure to planning, coordinating, implementing Baseline Studies, CP, MP, WA, EPA, Groundwater Licence applications / submissions.
• Experience with, and strong understanding of Environmental legislation.
• Experience managing consultants and programs of work, including planning and coordinating relevant studies.
• Exposure to stakeholder engagement and ability to directly manage a small team of Environmental Advisors or contractors.
• Experience in implementing abovementioned permit requirements in construction / operational setting.
• Computer literacy with MS Excel and MS Word and GIS programs (desirable)

BENEFITS

• Permanent full-time role with immediate start
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances
• Receive $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
• Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover.
• Fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
• Opportunity for learning and development through various training programs provided by the company.

APPLY NOW...

This can be your new beginning at a company that values its people and strives to enhance Diversity and Inclusion.

Norton is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability.