Hays are currently recruiting for an experienced Environmental Officer for a short term project Your new company Hays is partnering with a leading mining operation to recruit an experienced Environmental Officer. This is an excellent chance to join an established site-based environmental team and support day-to-day environmental monitoring, compliance and improvement activities. Your new role

Working a 8 days on, 6 days off roster, you will provide field support across the operation and assist with the delivery of environmental management and compliance requirements.

The initial assignment will cover two swings from 14 December to 4 January, flying from either Townsville or Brisbane. There is a strong possibility that the assignment will extend beyond the initial swings.

Your responsibilities will include

Conducting routine and ad hoc environmental field sampling

Completing environmental inspections and verifying site controls

Supporting environmental incident investigations and corrective actions

Preparing field samples and managing chain-of-custody documentation

Maintaining accurate environmental monitoring records and databases

Conducting minor maintenance and calibration of sampling equipment

Analysing environmental data and assisting with internal and external reporting

Supporting environmental projects, training and continuous improvement initiatives





Liaising with operational teams and other internal stakeholders on environmental matters

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will require:

A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline

Previous environmental experience within the mining or resources sector

Sound knowledge of environmental monitoring methods and management systems

Experience completing field sampling, inspections and environmental reporting

Strong data analysis, record-keeping and written communication skills

Good computer literacy, with GIS experience A current C Class driver's licence

Previous 4WD driving experience The ability to work independently and follow established procedures and sampling methodologies

What you'll get in return

FIFO travel from Townsville or Brisbane

8/6 roster

Two confirmed initial swings across 14 December to 4 January

Potential for the role to extend The opportunity to work with an established environmental team at a major mining operation

Competitive hourly rate and site-based conditions

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected] or call us now on 47498399. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a recent position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please click here to apply.

📌 Environmental Officer (Mckinlay)
🏢 Morgan Timonen
📍 Mckinlay