Environmental Superintendent in Moranbah

Anglo American Australia operates five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, with additional joint venture interests in manganese and copper exploration projects in North West Queensland. Steelmaking coal is essential for blast furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure worldwide.

Moranbah North Mine has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Superintendent to join the team, based in Moranbah. As the Environmental Superintendent, you will lead a team of environmental professionals to ensure timely delivery of the Annual Environmental Plan.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will be accountable for the development and implementation of the Environmental Programs & Projects to maintain compliance with all environmental permits, legislation, and regulatory requirements. This role provides the opportunity to advance your mining career in a dynamic underground mining environment and gain experience across various disciplines as an environmental professional.

The Environmental Superintendent role will see you responsible for:

• Leading innovation, development, and support of the site environmental programs.
• Developing the site’s Annual Environmental Plan in line with the Sustainable Mine Plan to enable stable, optimized, safe, and sustainable mining operations.
• Developing yearly objectives and targets to meet compliance with the Environmental Authority (EA) and EPBC in alignment with the 5-year rehabilitation plans.
• Coordinating and managing all environmental and cultural heritage matters.
• Leading and mentoring a team of environmental professionals.
• Managing and collaborating with stakeholders, leading initiatives, and rolling out environmental awareness campaigns within budgetary constraints.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental license and statutory requirements.
• Taking a lead role in the development of the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Assisting with preparation and management of the environmental budget.
• Leading environmental incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintaining a strong and collaborative relationship with the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI).

Qualifications:

• Senior Environmental experience within the Resources or Mining (preferably Coal) sectors.
• Tertiary qualification in an Environmental discipline.
• Sound knowledge of State and Federal environmental legislation.
• Demonstrated and proven leadership within the Environmental field, with knowledge of Environmental Management System ISO 14001 standard.

Additional Information:

• Full-time permanent position based at Moranbah North Mine, Moranbah.
• Monday to Friday staff roster with potential flexible work options.
• Competitive salary package and annual incentive programs.
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options.
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided.
• Discounted gym membership.

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family, and individual circumstances. You’ll find yourself in an environment where opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people.

Anglo American is committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Nothing is more important than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. We have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry and continually invest in new technologies to make mining safer.