Description:
DescriptionCORONADO GLOBAL RESOURCES is one of the world's biggest producers of high-quality metallurgical coal. Our global operations are located in two of the largest and most productive metallurgical coal basins in the world, the Bowen Basin in Queensland, Australia and the Central Appalachian region of the US, servicing customers throughout the Asia-Pacific, Americas and Europe.
Curragh Mine is one of the largest open-cut coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin and located only 12 kilometres from the local township of Blackwater.
With an unwavering commitment to Safety, Coronado Curragh can provide you with an exciting opportunity to further your career in the coal industry while creating a lifestyle that's right for you and your family.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, this 10-month fixed-term contract offers an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Specialist to contribute to sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. This role will involve working closely with various stakeholders, providing essential environmental support, and playing a part in strengthening our environmental management strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert environmental support by managing Permits to Disturb, conducting inspections, audits, and incident investigations, and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed.
- Assist with sustainability reporting, including greenhouse gas and energy (NGER) and National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) reporting, while ensuring accurate data management and compliance with audit requirements.
- Develop and implement water management strategies to maintain regulatory compliance, optimise water use, and ensure readiness for changing weather conditions.
- Oversee the management of regulated structures, coordinating timely RPEQ inspections and ensuring all remedial works are completed efficiently and in line with industry standards.
- Conduct groundwater monitoring and perform detailed data analysis to accurately assess onsite water conditions, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and internal policies.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience in environmental monitoring, data analysis, and reporting, with the ability to interpret and present technical data effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain, enhance, and implement robust environmental management systems and protocols.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and drive positive environmental outcomes.
Benefits
With a short 15-minute drive to work every day and 2.5 hours from the Capricorn Coast, there are not many mine sites that can boast a quicker daily commute or weekend getaway. Not only an enviable location, Curragh offers industry competitive remuneration packages and a variety of subsidised accommodation options.
We support our employees with ongoing learning and development opportunities, Blackwater gym/swimming pool memberships and other health and wellbeing initiatives.
Our People
Coronado Curragh values collaboration, taking accountability, respect for each other and striving for excellence in all that we do. We are an inclusive employer who values and respond to innovation and we encourage and recognise employee contributions and ideas. We reward our people’s effort and performance.
We acknowledge the Gaangalu Nation People as the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our Curragh Mine resides. Our commitment is to foster a culture that welcomes and values all individuals, creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to be themselves.
We look forward to receiving your application!