Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: 10 April 2025

Introduction

Brunel is proud to partner with a leading mining business to recruit an Environmental Compliance Specialist. This role will be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental standards are upheld across major mining infrastructure projects

What are you going to do 

With a hybrid working arrangement of approximately 70% site-based and 30% Perth-based, this position offers a dynamic and hands-on opportunity to make a significant impact in environmental compliance within the mining sector.

  • Validate the compliance register, ensuring all obligations are correctly captured and risk-ranked
  • Assign and communicate compliance obligations to appropriate personnel, ensuring clear accountability.
  • Conduct audits and verification processes to assess compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Develop evidence capture processes for obligation compliance to facilitate seamless statutory reporting.
  • Establish implementation plans and timelines to ensure obligations are met within required deadlines.
  • Communicate compliance status and programs internally, identifying potential exposures and outlining action plans to mitigate risks.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Substantial experience, ideally more than 10 years, preferably within the mining or related sectors.
  • High school diploma or equivalent educational background.
  • Experience in environmental compliance within the mining, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
  • Strong understanding of environmental regulations and obligations within Western Australia.
  • Ability to develop and manage compliance tracking systems and reporting frameworks.
  • Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
  • Previous experience in auditing and verification processes is highly desirable.
  • In order to be successful in this role you will need to have a sound understanding of the Mining Act and WA Environmental legislation
  • You must have current right to work in Australia to be considered for this role

What we offer 

  • Immediqte start available
  • Work on high-profile mining infrastructure projects.
  • Hybrid role offering a mix of site-based and Perth-based work.
  • Opportunity to drive compliance excellence and environmental sustainability.
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

MS

Michael Shirley

+61 8 9429 5640