Senior Environment And Community Advisor

Senior Environment and Community Advisor

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Senior Environment and Community Advisor

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About The Business

Owned by Yancoal, Yarrabee is based in Blackwater QLD which is 200 km west of the Capricorn Coast. Yarrabee is a proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 400 people, who are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations.

Location : Blackwater QLD 4717

About The Business

Owned by Yancoal, Yarrabee is based in Blackwater QLD which is 200 km west of the Capricorn Coast. Yarrabee is a proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 400 people, who are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations.

Yancoal Australia is Australia's largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 3,000 people across its operations.

We have a new, exciting opportunity for a Senior Environment & Community Advisor to join our team at Yarrabee.

Job Tasks And Responsibilities

This role will provide professional and technical support in relation to the effective management of environmental obligations and community relations, including :

• Compliance with environmental approvals, management plans and other statutory obligations
• Continual development and improvement of the Environmental Management System and associated documentation / records
• Leading the preparation and submission of statutory reporting such as NGERS, NPI, ERC, Annual Return
• Planning and execution of rehabilitation including ongoing monitoring and remediation works in accordance with PRC plan requirements
• Management of environmental and community / reputational risks
• Providing professional advice and support across the business on Environment and Community matters
• Proactive engagement and management of contractors and consultants in accordance with site processes and budget
• Proactive engagement with community and relevant stakeholders
• Supporting the Environment and Community Manager in the development and delivery of objectives, initiatives and obligations
• Assist site management in the delivery of a safe and productive workplace

Skills And Experience

The successful applicant will have :

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years' experience in a professional environmental role within the mining, engineering or civil construction industries
• Sound knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation, standards and management systems
• Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential
• Strong technical background in the areas of environmental monitoring, data management and reporting
• Sound understanding of mining principles
• Technical aptitude in the areas of surface and groundwater monitoring and air, noise and blast monitoring

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees :

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

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