Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.
Location: Perth, WA
Work Type: Permanent Full-Time
Roster: Monday to Friday
About Westgold Resources
Westgold Resources is a leading Australian gold producer with a strong portfolio of operations across Western Australia. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor (Approvals) to join our Environment & Community team in Perth.
Reporting to the Principal Environmental Approvals, this role will play a critical part in securing and managing environmental approvals across the Westgold portfolio, ensuring projects and operational requirements are supported through robust approvals pathways and environmental compliance.
About the Role
As the Senior Environmental Advisor (Approvals), you will provide technical expertise and leadership in the development, coordination and management of environmental approvals across multiple projects and operations.
You will work closely with technical, operational and planning teams to identify approvals requirements, manage risks and ensure key environmental approvals are secured ahead of project delivery schedules.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing and coordinating environmental impact assessments and approvals documentation
Managing environmental approvals across multiple projects and workstreams
Supporting approvals strategies and future approvals pathways
Identifying and mitigating environmental approvals risks
Liaising with regulators, consultants and other external stakeholders
Providing technical advice and quality assurance to operational teams
Coordinating technical studies and specialist environmental inputs
Preparing reports, schedules, presentations and technical documentation
Mentoring and supporting environmental team members
Contributing to engagement with Traditional Owners, regulators and local communities
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years' experience in an environmental role within mining, industry or government
Demonstrated experience preparing environmental approvals for submission to regulatory agencies
Strong knowledge of WA and Federal environmental legislation, including mining-related approvals frameworks
Exceptional technical writing and report preparation skills
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
Sound analytical, problem-solving and risk management capabilities
Current C Class Driver's Licence
Highly regarded:
Experience with ArcGIS Pro, QGIS or similar GIS software
Experience working within the Western Australian mining industry
Why Join Westgold?
Permanent full-time Perth-based position
Opportunity to influence major mining and growth projects
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of operating sites and future developments
Collaborative and supportive technical environment
Career development opportunities within a growing ASX-listed gold producer
Competitive remuneration package
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future growth of a leading Western Australian gold company, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of Westgold's continued success.
The Westgold Offer:
A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
A range of benefits including:
Performance based bonus
Group salary continuous insurance
A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
5 years' pro rata long service leave
Salary sacrifice options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free…