Environmental Superintendent

Company Description
Transform the way we impact the environment for a better future
Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.

Job Description
Aquila Mine has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Superintendent to join the team, based in Middlemount. As the Environmental Superintendent you lead environmental professionals to ensure timely delivery of the Annual Environmental Plan.

You will be accountable for the development and implementation of the Environmental Programs & Projects to maintain compliance with all environmental permits, legislation, and regulatory requirements.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to advance your mining career in a large dynamic underground mining environment and to gain experience across many different disciplines as an environmental professional.

The Environmental Superintendent role will see you responsible for:

• Leading innovation, development, and support of the site environmental programs.
• Develop the site's Annual Environmental Plan in line with the Sustainable Mine Plan to enable stable, optimized, safe and sustainable mining operations
• Develop yearly objectives and targets to meet compliance with the Environmental Authority (EA) and EPBC in alignment with the 5-year rehabilitation plans
• Co-ordinating and managing all environmental and cultural heritage matters
• Manage stakeholders, lead initiates, and roll out environmental awareness campaigns within budgetary constraints
• Ensuring compliance with environmental license and statutory requirements
• Take a lead role in the development of the Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Assistance with preparation and management of the environmental budget
• Lead environmental incident investigations and implement corrective actions

Qualifications

• Senior Environmental experience within the Resources or Mining (preferably Coal) sectors
• Tertiary qualification in an Environmental discipline
• Sound knowledge of State and Federal environmental legislation
• You will be a demonstrated and proven leader within the Environmental field, with knowledge of Environmental Management System ISO 14001 standard

Additional Information

• Full-time permanent position based at Aquila Mine, Middlemount
• Monday to Friday staff roster with potential flexible work options
• Competitive salary package and annual incentive programs
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
• Anglo American company benefits

What We Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company – and we're still growing all the time.

Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How We Are Committed To Your Safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Employee referral
Do you know someone who would fit this role? Employee referrals will be accepted for this job. Refer to your local Referral Guidelines for policy conditions and amounts.

How To Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE
28 August 2025
Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies
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