Environmental Technician

Metro Mining Limited (ASX: MMI) is an Australian mining company based in Brisbane. Metro's flagship project, the Bauxite Hills Operation, located 95km north of Weipa, is one of the largest independent projects within the internationally acclaimed Weipa Bauxite Region.

At Metro Mining, we are focused on working together to create sustainable value for all people including communities and stakeholders. We are a safe and supportive community, working together to provide opportunities for sustainable benefits to Cape York.

We are committed to providing a workplace that works together as a community, where every individual has a role to play. Our culture supports us to deliver high performance, high-quality and safe outcomes where our team is empowered to do their best work, share ideas, and continue to grow.

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Environmental Technician to join our onsite Environment team. This is a field-based role supporting the site's environmental management systems and ensuring our operations meet regulatory, safety, and corporate requirements.

The roster for this role is FIFO 15/13 Day Shift Only.

What You'll Be Doing

Environmental Monitoring

• Conduct environmental monitoring in line with the site schedule.
• Collect field data and water quality samples.
• Manage sample storage, processing, dispatch, and data entry.
• Complete and file environmental field forms accurately.

Land Management

• Assist with environmental land management programs.
• Conduct inspections, waste management activities, spill/incident response, and sediment control.
• Support mine rehabilitation work.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow all WHS policies.
• Proactively use safety and risk assessment tools, and report hazards/incidents.
• Participate in relevant training and development activities.
• Work collaboratively within the team to deliver strong environmental outcomes.
• Carry out additional tasks as required.

What You'll Bring

• Certificate III qualification in Environmental Science, Conservation & Ecosystem Management, or similar qualification is required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in environmental fieldwork and land management.
• Previous mine site experience (desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with hazard identification and risk control.
• Current open (manual) driver's licence.
• Desirable: First aid certificate, 4WD experience, machinery tickets (e.g. forklift), boat licence.
• Pre-employment medical clearance is required for this FIFO mining role.

Our Values – What We Stand For

At Metro Mining, our values guide the way we work:

• One Team – We support, encourage, and respect each other.
• Be Ethical & Trust Each Other – We act with integrity in everything we do.
• Improvement Through Agility – We embrace continuous improvement and see mistakes as opportunities to learn.
• Respect the Environment & Community – We value our unique ecological and cultural surroundings.
• Safety Citizenship – We go above and beyond to keep ourselves, our teammates, and our community safe.

Why Join Metro Mining?

• Work in a supportive team culture grounded in integrity and respect.
• Contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes in a unique and sensitive environment.
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term career growth.

Metro Mining will give preference to those residing in the Cape York Peninsula region, with preferred home ports of Cairns, Weipa, Mapoon, Bamaga or Horn Island.

Apply Today

Join our team and contribute to the success of our growing junior mining company.

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Applicants must possess full and unrestricted work rights in Australia to be eligible for consideration for this role.

Metro Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.