Senior Environmental Approvals Specialist

About Us

At Mine Earth, we’re a specialist mine closure consultancy passionate about sustainable outcomes. With offices in Perth and Brisbane, our team includes engineers, geologists, ecologists, and environmental scientists—united by a shared mission to restore post-mining landscapes and make a lasting difference. We’re growing and currently seeking a Senior Environmental Approvals Specialist to join our Perth-based team. If you’re ready to take on meaningful, diverse projects and work alongside industry-leading professionals, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Developing Mining Development and Closure Proposals (MDCP), Mine Closure Plans (MCP) and supporting approvals documentation for a range of commodities and project stages

Supporting clients through the West Australian environmental approvals process, from planning, survey requirements, approvals, operations, and closure

Providing technical guidance and reviews, including mentoring junior team members

Coordinating technical studies and specialist consultants to support approvals and closure outcomes

Managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and client relationships





Regulatory engagement to support approval applications and closure work

Participating in client workshop sessions where required

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental management or planning- or similar

7+ years’ experience in mining approvals or mine closure, and strong understanding of WA approval pathways, including across EPBC Act, EP Act (Part IV and Part V), Mining Act requirements

Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong work ethic and cooperative approach to teamwork

GIS and mapping skills

Undertaking and facilitating risk assessment sessions

Mining experience (either onsite or consulting)

Why Join Us?

Work on diverse mining projects across Australia and overseas

Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture

Be part of a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and innovation

Build your career with access to leadership opportunities and technical development

Location: Perth-based with occasional short-term site travel
Eligibility: You must have a valid driver’s license and the right to work in Australia.

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📌 Senior Environmental Approvals Specialist (Western Australia)
🏢 Mine Earth
📍 Western Australia