Westgold Resources is a leading Australian gold producer with a strong portfolio of operations across Western Australia. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor (Approvals) to join our Environment & Community team in Perth.
Reporting to the Principal Environmental Approvals, this role will play a critical part in securing and managing environmental approvals across the Westgold portfolio, ensuring projects and operational requirements are supported through robust approvals pathways and environmental compliance.
About the Role
As the Senior Environmental Advisor (Approvals), you will provide technical expertise and leadership in the development, coordination and management of environmental approvals across multiple projects and operations.
You will work closely with technical, operational and planning teams to identify approvals requirements, manage risks and ensure key environmental approvals are secured ahead of project delivery schedules.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and coordinating environmental impact assessments and approvals documentation
- Managing environmental approvals across multiple projects and workstreams
- Supporting approvals strategies and future approvals pathways
- Identifying and mitigating environmental approvals risks
- Liaising with regulators, consultants and other external stakeholders
- Providing technical advice and quality assurance to operational teams
- Coordinating technical studies and specialist environmental inputs
- Preparing reports, schedules, presentations and technical documentation
- Mentoring and supporting environmental team members
- Contributing to engagement with Traditional Owners, regulators and local communities
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience in an environmental role within mining, industry or government
- Demonstrated experience preparing environmental approvals for submission to regulatory agencies
- Strong knowledge of WA and Federal environmental legislation, including mining-related approvals frameworks
- Exceptional technical writing and report preparation skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
- Sound analytical, problem-solving and risk management capabilities
- Current C Class Driver's Licence
Highly regarded:
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro, QGIS or similar GIS software
- Experience working within the Western Australian mining industry
Why Join Westgold?
- Permanent full-time Perth-based position
- Opportunity to influence major mining and growth projects
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of operating sites and future developments
- Collaborative and supportive technical setting
- Career development opportunities within a growing ASX-listed gold producer
- Competitive remuneration package
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future growth of a leading Western Australian gold company, we'd love to hear from you.