Environmental Advisor – Approvals & Closure
Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.
At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.
Northern Star has a rewarding opportunity for an Environmental Advisor – Approvals & Closure reporting to the Approvals and Closure Specialist. This is a residential position based at our KCGM Site in Kalgoorlie, working a 5/2 (8-hour days) roster. The position will provide support managing environmental approvals for the operation. You will be supported by an experienced team and will be responsible for the development of approval applications and facilitating compliance with our legal obligations.
Here’s what awaits you:
- Assist in the coordination of environmental approvals to ensure operational continuity of the operation.
- Prepare and review environmental approval applications, including Mining Proposals, Mine Closure Plans, Works Approvals, Native Vegetation Clearing Permits and Part IV referrals.
- Champion environmental approvals processes and other environmental management systems (EMS).
- Provide support to internal stakeholders, including site teams, to ensure compliance with environmental approvals and statutory obligations is maintained.
- Liaise with key stakeholders, including Government regulators, and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate technical studies required to support environmental approvals applications.
- Participate in sustainability and business improvements projects.
- This role will be based in Northern Star’s KCGM Mine Site located adjacent to Kalgoorlie Boulder.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- Demonstrable experience (2 years) within a similar role in the mining or resources sector.
- Strong understanding of environment, mining and heritage legislation in WA.
- Experience with GIS, preferably ArcGIS Pro.
- Knowledge of EMS, technical programmes, data systems and databases
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative & functional relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, with the ability to multitask effectively, in a dynamic & outcome focused environment.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- WA “C” Class Drivers Licence
- Tertiary Qualification in an Environment related field
Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
- Short-term incentive bonus program.
- Employee Share Plan programs.
- Gold standard parental leave policy.
- GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
- Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
- Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Apply now to join the Northern Star team!