CSA Mine is one of Australia’s longest operating copper mines with a history stretching back almost 150 years. At 1.9 kilometers deep, CSA is the second deepest copper mine in Australia and the third highest copper grade in the world. Located near the NSW town of Cobar, CSA Mine employs around 550 people and produces approximately 40,000 tonnes of copper concentrate per year. The ore is mined and processed on site and then transported by rail 700km to the Port of Newcastle for export. CSA Mine was acquired by Metals Acquisition Limited in June 2023.

CSA Mine is looking for a Environmental Advisor to join the team. You will work in a team that is focused on safety, while driving to meet the plan. You will work in one of the world’s most iconic mining districts, which has the second highest grade copper mine in the country. 

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Develop reports for external stakeholders including government regulators and parent company
• Achieve annual environmental targets as set and agreed with regulators as part of the Rehabilitation Management Plan (RMP) and development conditions of consent
• Conduct environmental monitoring and interpret results in accordance with relevant standards and approval conditions
• Conduct environmental inspections and audits, reporting findings and following up on actions in a timely fashion
• Assist with the development of environmental related training material and develop and conduct environmental awareness training when required
• Identify safety and environmental hazards, recognise emerging environmental issues and improvement opportunities for on-site application
• Implement and manage rehabilitation trials and projects to meet regulatory and mine closure guidelines
• Facilitate and manage project approval requirements and associated documentation
• Maintain, review and continuously improve the CSA Mine Environmental Management System (EMS), data recording and operational approvals and licensing requirements
• NPI and NGER data recording and reporting

About you:

• Environmental Science Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in an environmental role in the mining or consulting industry
• Good external and regulatory report writing, review skills and experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of environmental and mining industry legislation and standards
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, unsupervised and in a team environment
• Current Manual Australian Driver’s License

Conditions

This position is offered on a 5/2/4/3 residential roster. 12 weeks of transit accommodation, relocation costs and a housing subsidy will be provided to assist you in relocating to Cobar. CSA also provides Pool & Gym Reimbursements to our employees and their dependants.

An attractive remuneration package is offered commensurate with experience, as well as a quarterly bonus scheme and the opportunity to access other attractive employee benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic mining operation that recognises achievement and offers genuine career opportunities. 

Location

Located an eight-hour drive to Sydney, nine-hour drive to Melbourne, and a three-hour drive to Dubbo, Cobar is a fascinating town rich in mining heritage and natural attractions. Entertainment options include restaurants, pubs, and clubs for dining out. You will be kept busy with a bowling and golf club, rugby and rugby league teams, race club, pony club, Olympic size swimming pool, gym – and more! The town boasts beautiful parks, two reservoirs, picnic areas and playgrounds. The youth club 'Youthie' is a vibrant children’s hub with a games room, gym and weights room, squash courts, sauna, indoor stadium, outdoor basketball court and a skate park.

Benefits

You will be entitled to a comprehensive range of benefits aimed at attracting and retaining our most valuable asset, our people.  We offer competitive remuneration and other financial benefits including medical and insurance discounts, recognition and reward programs, external education opportunities, further development and career pathways, plus use of CSA Rewards, our online rewards platform which provides access to discounts or cashback offers for 100s of retailers. 

For further information please contact Molly Lee, Human Resources via [email protected] 

Applications will only be accepted via Seek and close Thursday 4 January 2024. Shortlisting will occur throughout the advertising period – apply now.