Environmental Advisor

About us

Leichhardt is an independent, Australian-owned solar salt project headquartered in Perth with operations in northern Western Australia. Our sites include the Lake MacLeod salt operation near Carnarvon and the Eramurra Project, 55km outside Karratha.

At Leichhardt, we value openness, respect, and integrity, embracing diverse perspectives and exploring new ideas. We solve problems with flexibility and care and are committed to sustainability by working together to protect communities, biodiversity, and the environment.

About the role

We are seeking an Environmental Advisor to join our Lake MacLeod Team. Working a 5/2, 4/3 dayshift residential roster, the Environmental Advisor will provide expert guidance and support to ensure environmental compliance and promote a strong culture of environmental stewardship. It will also be instrumental in implementing and improving our Environmental Management System (EMS), conducting environmental monitoring programs, and conducting audits and inspections.

Key responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and improve the site's EMS, including site-specific management plans and procedures.
• Conduct environmental monitoring programs (water, dust, noise, waste, rehabilitation) and report findings.
• Lead site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with mining approvals, licences, and permits.
• Coordinate environmental incident and spill response, investigations, corrective actions, and reporting.
• Provide coaching, toolbox talks, and training to promote environmental awareness across the site.
• Ensure contractor compliance with site environmental standards.
• Support biodiversity and cultural heritage initiatives, including flora and fauna surveys and land disturbance permits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting energy efficiency, emissions reduction, water stewardship, and rehabilitation success
• Support biodiversity and cultural heritage initiatives, including flora and fauna surveys and land disturbance permits.

What we?re looking for

• Certificate IV Environment/ Monitoring or similar discipline.
• While not essential a Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field is desirable.
• 2-5 years' experience in field-based roles, completing monitoring, sampling, mapping or testing.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, approvals, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to engage effectively with all personnel on site at all levels.
• Basic to intermediate MS suite skills.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay including additional allowances for living (or renting) in Carnarvon Market leading benefits package including access to discounted health insurance, salary packaging, telehealth consultations, access to our discount portal - reward gateway, travel allowance, death and disability insurance.
• Subsidies that include gym membership, dependent education and electrical.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on environmental outcomes.

At Lake MacLeod, we look after each other and work together to achieve great results.

If that?s the kind of team you want to be part of, we'd love your application.

This is not a FIFO or DIDO opportunity. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia (without requiring sponsorship) to be considered for employment.   If you are a suitable candidate for this position, please click the Apply Now button and submit your application.

Shortlisting and recruitment of this role will commence immediately. We are not accepting agency candidates.