Senior Environmental Scientist

19 hours ago

O'Connor Western Australia Mine Earth Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Senior Environmental Scientist

Location: Perth, WA

Industry: Mining, Resources & Energy – Mine Closure and Approvals

Job Type: Full-time

Lead Sustainable Mine Closure Projects | Career Development | Flexible Work Options

About Us

At Mine Earth, we're a specialist mine closure consultancy passionate about sustainable outcomes. With offices in Perth and Brisbane, our team includes environmental scientists, engineers, geologists and ecologists—united by a shared mission to restore post-mining landscapes and make a lasting difference.

We're growing and currently seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Perth-based team. If you're ready to take on meaningful, diverse projects and work alongside industry-leading professionals, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Writing Mine Development and Closure Plans (MDCPs) and Mine Closure Plans
  • Facilitating risk assessments
  • Developing completion criteria and associated monitoring plans
  • Assessing rehabilitation performance

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or similar
  • 7+ years' experience in mine approvals or mine closure
  • Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and report writing skills
  • A person who values teamwork and delivers consistently high-quality results

Other Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Rehabilitation monitoring
  • Environmental Management
  • Mining or construction background
  • Exposure to Western Australian environmental and mining legislation
  • Spatial / GIS skills

Why Join Us?

  • Work on diverse mine rehabilitation projects across Australia and overseas
  • Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture
  • Be part of a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and innovation
  • Build your career with access to leadership opportunities and technical development

Location: Perth-based with occasional short-term site travel

Eligibility: You must have the right to work in Australia

Apply Now

To apply, please submit your resume along with responses to the three questions below (max 100 words per question) in place of a cover letter. Submit your application by 2pm Friday the 14th of November 2025.

Questions:

Describe your experience in Mine Closure and Approvals. What are some of the components of this that you have enjoyed?

Tell us about a time you managed a project. What was your role, and how did you address a major challenge?

What motivates you to work in mine closure and environmental rehabilitation, and what do you value most in a team?

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