Job Description

Join a fast-moving, values-driven organisation that actively invests in your technical development, mentoring, and professional growth

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Live Your Best Life! Our benefits offer you access to deals, support and discounts to help you unlock the significant things in Life – Health, Family, Recreation and Your Future with MinRes

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The Opportunity

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MinRes is seeking a seasoned mine closure professional to step into a leadership role within our Technical Services Division. As our Senior Closure Advisor, you'll take the reins on complex, multi-site closure programs bringing deep technical expertise and the confidence to influence outcomes at every stage of the mine lifecycle. Reporting directly to our Closure Lead, you'll be a central figure in driving robust baseline studies and mine closure plans that meet both project objectives and regulatory requirements.

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You'll be adept at managing competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects, all while maintaining a high standard of technical output and building effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders — from operational and planning teams through to regulators and Traditional Owners. Based at our Perth HQ or site-based depending on the successful candidate, this role is for someone who is ready to lead, influence, and deliver integrated closure outcomes at scale.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Leading the development, review, and ongoing improvement of Mine Closure Plans in accordance with WA legislation, industry standards, and company objectives.
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- Working collaboratively across Mine Planning, Operational, Environment, and Heritage teams to embed closure planning into life-of-mine and reduce long-term closure liabilities.
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- Proactively identifying and managing closure-related risks,



developing strategies that support viable and sustainable post-mining land use.
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- Project managing closure and rehabilitation studies, including field trials, sampling and analysis of mineral waste and soils, and scientific research projects.
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- Contributing to stakeholder engagement with Traditional Owners, regulators, local communities, and landholders.
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- Preparing high-quality technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including reports, presentations, cost estimates, and procedural guidance.
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About You

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- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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- 7+ years of experience in mine closure, operational or consulting within the mining sector.
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- Demonstrated experience in mine closure planning, rehabilitation, or a related environmental discipline.
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- Strong understanding of WA mining and environmental legislation, including Mine Closure Plan requirements.
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- Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information for a range of audiences.
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- A collaborative and pragmatic approach to problem solving across multidisciplinary teams.
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- Experience in mine engineering or mine planning (highly regarded).
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About Mineral Resources

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MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX's best-performing companies since listing in 2006. Our headquarters at 20 Walters Drive sets a current standard for workplace wellness. World class facilities include a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche, daycare and health centre, including GP.

📌 Senior Closure Advisor (Perth)
🏢 Mineral Resources
📍 Perth