Job Description

Support environmental excellence at Queensland's largest gold mine, helping drive compliance, sustainability, and responsible mining practices.

We're seeking a motivated and experienced Environmental Advisor to join our Environment, Approvals and Community (EAC) team. Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, you'll play a key role in supporting environmental compliance, monitoring programs, reporting obligations, and continuous improvement initiatives across our operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional who enjoys a balance of field-based work, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery while contributing to positive environmental outcomes at a long-life mining operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance with site standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site's Environmental Management System.
• Assist in the management of environmental programs covering land, water, waste, hazardous substances, regulated structures, and exploration activities.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring and compliance activities across site.
• Prepare and assist with statutory and corporate environmental reporting, including NGERS, NPI, DES waste reporting, permit returns, and internal reporting requirements.
• Deliver environmental training, awareness programs, inspections, contractor management activities, and incident investigations.
• Provide practical environmental advice and support to operational teams regarding environmental obligations and best practices.
• Coordinate and deliver environmental projects that support compliance, sustainability, and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Support the Environment, Approvals and Community team across a range of environmental and community initiatives.

About You

You are a proactive environmental professional with mining industry experience and a passion for achieving strong environmental and operational outcomes. You enjoy working collaboratively with stakeholders, solving problems, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and environmental responsibility.

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a mining environmental role.
• Sound understanding of Environmental Management Systems and Queensland environmental legislation.
• Experience coordinating environmental monitoring, compliance, and reporting activities.
• Experience preparing internal and external environmental reports.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental consultants and contractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, GIS systems, and environmental databases.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within required timeframes.
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and teamwork.

Nestled 120kms south of Townsville, in the vibrant landscapes of north-east Queensland, Ravenswood Gold Mine stands as a testament to both a rich legacy and the forefront of innovation. Ravenswood Gold is a private Australian company jointly owned by EMR Capital (EMR) and Golden Energy and Resources Limited (GEAR).

Why Ravenswood Gold

• Work at Queensland's largest gold mine and contribute to a long-life operation with a strong production future.
• Join a collaborative Environment, Approvals and Community team with extensive industry and site knowledge.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of environmental compliance, monitoring, reporting, and project activities.
• Be part of a business committed to responsible mining and sustainable outcomes.
• Enjoy a lifestyle-friendly 8/6 DIDO roster.
• On-site accommodation and meals provided while on roster.
• Ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

Applications should include the following documentation in PDF format:

• Current Resume
• Cover letter addressing suitability as outlined above.

All preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Police Check, medical assessments, reference checks, and verification of qualifications.

Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.

Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.