Senior Environmental Scientist

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Mine Earth Full time

Senior Environmental Scientist

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Industry: Mining, Resources & Energy – Mine Closure

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 Brisbane-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

  • Supporting development of Mine Closure Plans, Rehabilitation Management Plans, Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plans, and other associated closure planning outputs
  • Facilitating risk assessments
  • Developing completion criteria and associated monitoring plans
  • Integrating the findings from our multidisciplinary teams into clear, concise, and useful strategies and plans for our clients

What We're Looking For

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

Other Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Environmental Management
  • Mining or construction background
  • Exposure to Queensland 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
  • Work in a small but growing dynamic employee-owned company that is flexible, friendly, and rewarding
  • Build your career with access to leadership opportunities and technical development

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

Eligibility: You must have the right to work in Australia

Questions (in place of cover letter):

Describe your experience in Mine Closure and or 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?

Apply Now

To apply, please submit your resume along with responses to the three questions above (max 100 words per question) in place of a cover letter. Send your application via the apply now button by 4:00 pm AEST on 16 January 2026.

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

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