CareerPlan

Environmental Scientist - Mining and Approvals

West Perth, PerthFull-time$120k–$160k2026-10-12

Core

Deliver environmental studies, approvals, and management advice for mining projects across WA and occasionally overseas.

Role type

Mid-senior IC environmental scientist (mining approvals)

Builds

Environmental impact statements and approvals under State and Commonwealth legislation

Domain

Mining / Environmental Compliance

Required skills

Environmental Science degree, Part IV/Part V approvals, EPBC Act approvals, WA and Commonwealth environmental legislation knowledge, mining project experience

Preferred skills

Mining project exposure

Technologies

State and Commonwealth environmental legislation frameworks

Responsibilities

Conduct baseline assessments and impact statements, prepare approvals under State and Commonwealth legislation, collaborate with scientists, engineers, and chemists, manage own tasks and collaborate across disciplines

Seniority

Mid-senior, hands-on IC