Senior Environmental Advisor

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Image Resources is a growing mineral sands producer and is currently operating a highly successful mine and processing facility at its 100%-owned, high-grade, zircon-rich flagship Atlas mineral sands project, located approximately 2.5 hours north of Perth near the picturesque towns of Jurien Bay and Cervantes in Western Australia.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Environmental Advisor with rehabilitation experience to join the new Atlas Mine Site team to ensure that the site meets its environmental and rehabilitation obligations including compliance with State and Commonwealth approvals and legislation.

You will be responsible to:

• Coordinate and manage compliance with company legislative and statutory requirements as well as environmental management plans particularly relating to clearing and rehabilitation in advance of commencement of the project and during operations.
• Provide professional, timely environmental advice to mine site personnel as required to ensure the effective transition from construction to operations.
• Coordinate the planning and supervise the execution of all site-clearing and rehabilitation.
• Engage and coordinate external consultants in relation to environmental surveys including dust, noise, groundwater, vegetation and rehabilitation monitoring.
• Assist development, implementation, and maintenance of the workplace Environmental Management system per statutory and operational requirements.
• Report to government and internal stakeholders to meet company legislative and statutory requirements.
• Deliver environment training and awareness programs.
• Coordinate and participate in internal audits and environmental incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are effectively managed.
• Manage environmental monitoring, data collection, and reporting undertaken to meet company requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or similar qualification in Environmental Management.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in compliance and execution of environmental management plans.
• Understanding of Western Australian and Commonwealth environmental legislation and framework.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret legislation, approval conditions, and management plans.
• A strong commitment to safety, health, environment, people, community, and workplace diversity.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.

This will be a site-based DIDO role at the Atlas project in the Shire of Dandaragan, 2 ½ hours north of Perth and close to the coastal towns of Cervantes and Jurien Bay.

The roster will be 5:2, 4:3, staying in brand new camp accommodation facilities or live locally and commute from the Cervantes or Jurien Bay area each day.

Due to the future growth of the company, if you feel you are ready for the next step to senior advisor level and have mineral sands or industry experience please feel encouraged to apply. Together, we can achieve a balance between environmental preservation and resource development.

Candidates will be required to meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, hold a valid motor vehicle driver's license, and a valid National Police Clearance.

Image Resources is committed to achieving a diverse workforce, and we strongly encourage Female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, and, applicants who reside in our local communities to apply.

Shortlisting for this exciting position will commence immediately.

All applicants must have the right to live & work in Australia.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you have mine site experience?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Environmental Adviser?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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