Job Description
About Us:
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AIC Mines is entering an exciting period of growth across our North West Queensland operations, with Jericho Mine staging into production over the coming months.
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Located near Cloncurry , Eloise Copper Mine is an established underground operation producing high-grade copper concentrate. Together with the development of Jericho, Eloise forms an important part of AIC Mines' growth strategy and offers the opportunity to join a strong operational team focused on safety, teamwork, performance and continuous improvement.
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About the Role:
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Exciting opportunity for an entry-level Graduate Environmental Advisor at Eloise. Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, this role will support environmental compliance and management across a broad range of activities including monitoring and sampling programs, environmental reporting, waste and hazardous materials management, compliance tracking, pest and weed management, and emergency response.
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Completing environmental monitoring and sampling, particularly groundwater and surface water, including scheduling, preparation, fieldwork, laboratory liaison and compliance assessment.
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Manage environmental monitoring data, maintain environmental databases, undertake quality assurance checks, and assist with data analysis and reporting.
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Assist with monitoring compliance against site-specific Environmental Authority (EA) conditions and participate in associated compliance activities.
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Support the development, implementation and continual improvement of environmental management programs and plans.
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Coordinate and undertake weed monitoring and management activities.
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Support the implementation of pest and wildlife management programs.
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Support waste management activities,



including the handling, storage and disposal of regulated and general wastes.
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Assist with the management of hazardous materials and chemicals in accordance with site requirements.
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Assist with maintaining environmental management systems, incident investigations and regulatory reporting requirements.
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Contribute to the development and review of site-specific environmental procedures and work instructions.
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Participate in environmental incident and emergency response activities.
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Prepare environmental reports, compliance documentation and monitoring summaries.
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Assist with National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) and National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) data collection and reporting.
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The position is offered on 15 days on and 13 days off, FIFO from Townsville or DIDO from Cloncurry / Mount Isa. Accommodation is provided onsite at Eloise.
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About You:
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This role is well suited to someone who enjoys practical field-based work and wants to develop broad environmental experience across mining operations.
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Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline.
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Recent graduate with up to 2 years' post-graduate experience.
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Ability to work outdoors in extreme climate conditions.
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High level of computer literacy,



including the Microsoft Office Suite and environmental data management systems.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative, time management and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Willingness to learn to operate environmental monitoring and field equipment, including Bennett pumps, ITs and loaders.
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Promote and maintain protected work practices while contributing to a positive safety culture across the operation.
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Highly Regarded:
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Previous mining industry experience, including vacation work, internships, placements or employment in any discipline.
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Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS or Avenza Maps.
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Exposure to environmental monitoring programs, including surface water, groundwater and/or meteorological monitoring.
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Experience using environmental data management systems such as MonitorPro.
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Understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements, particularly Queensland Environmental Authority (EA) conditions within the mining sector.
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Experience operating 4WD vehicles in off-road conditions.
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Experience with environmental reporting, data analysis and interpretation.
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Knowledge of weed management, waste management and water management practices.
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ACDC chemical handling training.
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AIC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. This is a permanent position, and applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

📌 Graduate Environmental Advisor (Eloise Copper Mine) (Townsville)
🏢 AIC Mines
📍 Townsville