Adviser Environment
Environmental Advisor | Gove, NT FIFO role out of Cairns, Darwin or Brisbane on an 8/6 roster Play a key role in protecting and enhancing the unique environment of the Gove Peninsula while supporting sustainable operational outcomes. Partner with operational leaders and stakeholders to influence environmental performance, compliance and continuous improvement across site operations.
Join a supportive and collaborative team where you'll gain broad exposure across environmental management, monitoring, investigations and risk management activities. About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for an Environmental Advisor to join our team. This is a FIFO role out of Cairns, Darwin or Brisbane on an 8/6 roster. In this role, you will partner with operational leaders and site stakeholders to support environmental compliance, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will provide technical environmental expertise while helping implement environmental management systems, supporting monitoring and reporting activities, and ensuring our operations continue to meet legislative and company requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional who enjoys working across both operational and project-based activities and is passionate about delivering positive environmental outcomes.
What you'll be doing Partnering with operational teams to support environmental risk management and compliance. Implementing and supporting environmental management systems, standards and procedures. Conducting environmental inspections, audits and monitoring activities.
Investigating incidents and supporting corrective and preventative actions. Collecting, analysing and reporting environmental performance data. Providing environmental advice, training and coaching to employees and contractors. Supporting regulatory compliance and statutory reporting requirements.
Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive environmental performance improvements. What you'll bring Qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline. Knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance requirements and environmental management systems.
Experience supporting environmental monitoring, auditing, risk management or compliance programs. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to analyse information, solve problems and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience within mining, resources, manufacturing, heavy industry or a comparable operational environment is highly regarded. What we offer A work environment where safety is always the number one priority. Competitive salary package including annual incentive programme.
Comprehensive medical and wellbeing benefits. Career development and learning opportunities to grow your technical and leadership capability. A diverse and inclusive workplace where people are valued and respected. Access to industry-leading employee benefits and share ownership opportunities.
Where you'll be working Our Gove Operations are located on the Gove Peninsula in North-East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, and are surrounded by some of Australia's most spectacular coastal landscapes and culturally significant Aboriginal land.
Working in partnership with the Traditional Owners, the Yolngu people, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and sustainable future for the region. Gove is a unique location that offers an exceptional lifestyle, with access to world-class fishing, boating, camping and outdoor adventure, all while being part of a close-knit community.
You will join a team focused on supporting responsible operations and environmental stewardship, helping to protect and enhance the unique environment in which we operate. #gts About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company.
We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents.
Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.
We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.