Senior Environment - Blackwater, Australia - YanCoal

    YanCoal
    YanCoal Blackwater, Australia

    Found in: Talent AU C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    Senior Environment and Community Advisor

    Location: Blackwater, QLD 4717

    About the Business

    Owned by Yancoal, Yarrabee is based in Blackwater QLD which is 200 km west of the Capricorn Coast. Yarrabee is a proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 400 people, who are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations.
    Yancoal Australia is Australia's largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 3,000 people across its operations.
    We have a new opportunity for a Senior Environment & Community Advisor to join our team at Yarrabee.

    About the Role

    This role will provide professional and technical support in relation to the effective management of environmental obligations and community relations, including:

    • Compliance with environmental approvals, management plans and other statutory obligations
    • Continual development and improvement of the Environmental Management System and associated documentation/records
    • Management of environmental and community/reputational risks
    • Providing professional advice and support across the business on Environment and Community matters
    • Proactive engagement with community and stakeholders
    • Supporting the Environment and Community Superintendent in the development and delivery of objectives, initiatives and obligations
    • Assist site management in the delivery of a safe and productive workplace

    About You

    • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering or equivalent
    • 5+ years' experience in a professional environmental role within the mining, engineering or civil construction industries
    • Sound knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation, standards and management systems
    • Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential
    • Strong technical background in the areas of environmental monitoring, data management and reporting
    • Sound understanding of mining principles
    • Technical aptitude in the areas of surface and ground water monitoring and air, noise and blast monitoring

    Benefits

    Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees.

    The following benefits are available to eligible salaried employees:

    • Corporate Subsidised Health Cover Premiums
    • Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
    • Salary Sacrifice Options
    • Employee Assistance Programs Education Assistance
    • Service Recognition
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Provisions Flexible Work Arrangements
    • Local Housing Allowance
    • Local Sporting Allowance

    If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role and are keen to start an exciting new journey with us please click the Apply button.
    Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the advertisement before the advertised end date and commence recruitment proceedings immediately.
    Applications close: 26 April 2024