Senior Environmental Specialist

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 15% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• 14% superannuation contributions 
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a permanent position on a 4:3 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns. Residential option to live on Groote Eylandt considered subject to accommodation availability.  

As the Senior Environmental Specialist, you will be responsible for providing high-level environmental expertise to support compliance, risk management and operational planning across GEMCO.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Design and execute fit-for-purpose environmental monitoring programs
• Maintain and analyse environmental and spatial datasets to identify issues
• Maintain permits and licences, and support approvals aligned with business needs
• Provide specialist advice to operational and planning teams to ensure compliance

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Strong understanding of environmental regulation, approvals and risk management within mining or heavy industry
• GIS capability, and excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Collaborative stakeholder engagement across regulators, community and internal teams
• Coaching others and providing specialist environmental advice
• Extensive experience in the design, execution and reporting of environmental monitoring programs
• Strong water, waste and marine management technical knowledge (highly desirable)

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines
• Current C Class (Open) Drivers Licence (manual or willing to obtain)

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Monday 8th December 2025.