Specialist - Environment Compliance (QLD or NSW)

Specialist - Environment Compliance (QLD or NSW)

Newcastle NSW, Australia Req #1092

Whitehaven Coal is thedominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave.Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of S afety , T eamwork , R espect , I ntegrity , V alue and E xcellence .

About The Role

Due to business growth, we have a requirement for a Specialist - Environment Compliance to join our HSE team. Reporting to the Superintendent Group – Environment the Specialist Environment Compliance role is to provide direct support and governance to ensure the NSW and QLD operational sites comply with environmental regulations.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring group environmental policies and procedures to minimise environmental impact and promote sustainable practices. By providing expert guidance and support to operational teams, you will drive a culture of environmental stewardship and compliance throughout the organisation.

We are flexible on location for this role, you can be based in any of our offices in NSW or QLD, with regular travel to our NSW and QLD sites as required.

What You’ll Do

• Provide timely advice to operational sites Environment Teams to support all NSW and QLD sites compliance requirements
• Development and governance of environmental improvement projects to support HSE strategic initiatives
• Provide direct support to the maintenance and improvement of environmental compliance outcomes
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and increase value through the use of data analysis and risk
• Review legislative updates and changes that may affect environmental compliance outcomes

What You’ll Bring

• Degree qualifications in Environmental Sciences or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, heavy industry / mining industry experience is preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory processes in the mining sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and great attention to detail

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Career development, mentorship and coaching
• Permanent full time role
• Australian owned industry leader
• Attractive remuneration package
• Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals!
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

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Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

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