Senior Geochemist/Environmental Scientist

15 hours ago

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

Senior Geochemist/Environmental Scientist

Location: Perth, WA

Industry: Mining, Resources & Energy – Mine Closure

Job Type: Full-time/Part time

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

About Us

At Mine Earth, we provide life-of-mine environmental services and specialise in mine closure and rehabilitation. 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 are growing and currently seeking a Senior Geochemist to join our team. If you are ready to take on meaningful, diverse projects and work alongside industry-leading professionals, we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Undertaking geochemical and physical assessments of mine waste materials with occasional site visits
  • Assessing environmental impacts and advising on the management of the materials
  • Working closely with our environmental engineers who develop landform designs and our closure planning team
  • Ensuring the integrity and reliability of analytical results across diverse datasets
  • Producing high-quality reports that deliver clear messages to our valued clients

What We Are Looking For

  • 7+ years' experience in environmental geochemistry or contaminated sites
  • Relevant professional qualifications (environmental science, chemistry, or geology)
  • Experience in the consultancy or mining industry with an understanding of timesheets, budgets and deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and a commitment to continual learning and improvement

Other Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Static and kinetic assessments
  • Water quality modelling (e.g. reinjection, pit lakes) and interaction rock/fluids
  • Environmental chemistry (e.g. isotopes), environmental backgrounds, and source pathway receptors
  • Geology, mapping, and rock physical properties
  • Developing management plans and operational procedures
  • Competency with software such as Leapfrog, IOGas, Phreeqc, Python

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 or Brisbane with occasional short-term site travel

Apply Now

To apply, please submit your resume along with responses to the five questions below (max 100 words per question) in place of a cover letter. Submit your application by 2pm Friday the 28th of November 2025.

Take the next step in your career and be part of shaping a more sustainable future.

Questions:

Describe your experience in characterising mine waste. What are some of the components of this that you have enjoyed?

Can you describe a time when a misunderstanding or mistake led to a valuable learning experience and helped you increase your technical skills?

How do you simplify complex technical concepts to assist with making practical management recommendations?

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 geochemistry, and what do you value most in a team?

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