At Gold Fields, we work together as a team to deliver excellent results and take pride in what we do.
We actively seek input from others and truly believe that diverse views improve the quality of our work. We work hard, so that when the business achieves its goals, employees can share in better salary increases and bonuses, and we have more money to invest in communities and ongoing renewable energy projects.
Role Details:
Reporting to the Superintendent: Environment, you will be responsible for the contribution of environmental activities within the operation which meet current and anticipated demands by Gold Fields EHS standards whilst maintaining strict compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements to ensure sustainable mining operations.
As employees at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture, and performance of Gold Fields to create enduring value beyond mining.
This role is residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie on a 5-days-on, 2-days-off, 4-days-on, 3-days-off roster, or 8 days on and 6 days off on a FIFO roster.
Bus transportation is offered to and from the site for residential candidates and relocation assistance will be offered to the successful candidate if required.
Benefits include:
- 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme
- Salary sacrifice options
- Increased leave entitlements for annual leave, paid primary and secondary parental leave
- Employee referral program - $10,000 per successful referral!
- Long service leave pro-rata after 5 years of continuous service
About the role:
- Provide strategic advice and support on environmental aspects and be responsible for day-to-day environmental operations.
- Provision of coordination, support, direction and expertise in proactive environmental management ensuring effective controls are in place and managed, compliant with legislative, heritage and corporate obligations
- Advise on and facilitate approvals for operations, including but not limited to considerations of tenure, stakeholder consultation and legal permissions under the relevant Environment, Mining and Heritage Acts
- Develop & review the application of procedures, processes, methodologies and technologies where appropriate
- Assist in the preparation of department budgets and forecasts to effectively deliver on the department’s business plan
- Demonstrating a commitment to environmental management, integrating good environmental management into everyday practices, and influencing all site personnel to do the same.
- Manage the development, implementation and audit of Environmental Management Standards and design appropriate strategies to ensure compliance throughout the business
- Coordinate and undertake site monitoring programs, data collection and analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with obligations, commitments and company requirements
- Maintain site Environmental Aspects/Risks and Obligations Registers
- Assist in the continuous improvement and maintenance of the site’s ISO14001/ICMI/ICMM Certified Management System
About you:
- Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science (or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of Western Australian legislation including but not limited to DMIRS, DWER and DPLH
- Experience in compilation, review and submission of environmental approvals and reporting
- Experience using Microsoft Office, GIS, Environmental Database and Compliance applications.
- Demonstrated leadership, and performance development experience in a multi-disciplinary environment and ability to coach and mentor Environmental Advisors.
Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia
We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Stability - Strong life of mine
- 6 % Site Allowance & Quarterly Bonus Scheme
- Private Health Insurance Allowance
- Salary continuance scheme and life insurance
- Continual training and the ability to expand your career
- Salary Sacrifice options
- Own rooms and full phone/WIFI coverage in camp
