Be part of caring for Country while building valuable environmental skills

Fosterville Gold Mine (FGM) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Environment Technician to join our Environment and Community team on a casual basis. This is an identified position for a Djaara person, created to provide meaningful employment, training, and career development opportunities within the environmental field.

Working alongside experienced environmental professionals, you will gain hands-on experience in environmental monitoring, rehabilitation, data collection, and field-based environmental activities that contribute to responsible site operations and environmental stewardship.

Please note: This is an environmental support role and does not include responsibilities for representing Djaara Traditional Knowledge, cultural heritage decisions, or DJAARA governance matters.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Environment and Community Advisor, you will support the day-to-day environmental monitoring and related field activities across the Fosterville site.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and is interested in developing practical skills in environmental monitoring and land-based work.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting with routine environmental monitoring programs, including water, dust, noise, vegetation, and soil monitoring.

- Supporting sample collection, handling, and recording activities.

- Maintaining environmental monitoring records, databases, and field documentation.

- Participating in environmental inspections, audits, and compliance activities.

- Assisting with rehabilitation programs and environmental improvement projects.

- Supporting incident investigations and follow-up actions when required.

- Contributing to a safe, respectful, and collaborative team environment.

- Providing assistance with other environmental and community-related activities as requested.

This is a casual position.



It is anticipated you will work between 8 - 16 hours per week.

About You

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, reliable, and enjoys practical hands-on work.

To be successful, you will have:

- A demonstrated interest in environmental, land management, natural resource, sustainability or Country-based work.

- Experience working outdoors, in operational environments, community-based projects, or other practical roles.

- Knowledge of Djandak and the local community context is preferrable
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

- Good communication skills and the ability to follow procedures and work instructions.

- A valid manual driver's licence.

Previous environmental experience is not essential. We encourage applications from people who are interested in environmental work, land-based activities, and developing practical skills in the environmental sector.

What We Offer

At Fosterville Gold Mine, we are committed to creating meaningful employment and development opportunities for Djaara people through practical experience and ongoing learning.

Benefits include

- On-the-job training and mentoring.

- Practical environmental field experience.

- Career development opportunities within the mining and environmental sectors.

- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

- The opportunity to contribute to environmental stewardship and responsible land management.





Physical Requirements The role involves a combination of field and office-based work and includes:

- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

- Walking across site and undertaking environmental inspections.

- Lifting and carrying equipment of up to 10kg.

- Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs.

- Occasional independent or remote field work.

This is an identified position for a Djaara person. Applicants may be required to provide evidence of Djaara identity and eligibility during the recruitment process.

Please submit your application by Friday 28th August.

Application Process The recruitment process takes into consideration your alignment to the role and our company values. Suitable applicants will be shortlisted and invited to discuss their interest in the role.

Additionally, functional capacity/medical assessment, national crime check, qualifications, due diligence and reference checks will all form part of the recruitment process.

About us

Agnico Eagle is a global leader in the gold mining business, with eight mines located in Canada, Finland, Australia and Mexico. Everywhere we operate, we strive to be an admired member of the community and to be recognised as both a good employer and a positive neighbour.

We are proud of our reputation as a leader in safety and sustainability, as well as the prosperity we bring to our employees, their families and the communities in which we operate. Globally, we employ over 16,000 people who contribute to some of the most skilled teams of professionals in the industry. We recognise that our people are the key to our success.

Agnico Eagle owns and operates the Fosterville Gold Mine which is located on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, approximately 20 kilometres east of Bendigo in Central Victoria. With its population of approximately 120,000 people, Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest and most progressive regional cities offering a great residential lifestyle choice.

📌 Environment Technician (Bendigo)
🏢 Fosterville Gold Mine
📍 Bendigo