Environmental Manager

• MANAGER: ENVIRONMENT
• ST IVES GOLD MINE
• 5 DAYS ON 2 DAYS OFF RESIDENTIAL IN KALGOORLIE OR KAMBALDA                                            

Company Overview

Gold Fields Limited is one of the worlds largest Gold Mining Companies, with operating mines in Ghana, Peru, South Africa and Australia and employs approximately 47,500 people world wide.
Gold Fields Australia is the 4th largest Gold Mining Company in Australia and with two Operations in Regional Western Australia and an Operations Support Office in West Perth.

Role Details

Gold Fields Australia are currently seeking a Manager: Environment to join their management team at St Ives Gold Mine. Responsible for the management of all environmental activities within the operation which meet current and anticipated demands in accordance with Gold Fields EHS standards whilst maintaining strict compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements to ensure sustainable mining operations.

This role is offered on an 5 days on 2 days off roster and would require the incumbent to be residential in Kalgoorlie or Kambalda.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordination and oversight of all relevant aspects of the business to provide appropriate environmental and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensuring St Ives Gold Mine complies with all relevant legal requirements and social expectations.
• Manage and oversee the utilisation of assets to maximise return, including developing & reviewing the application of new procedures, processes, methodologies and technologies where appropriate.
• Contribute to sustainable mining by advising on and facilitating land access for operations, including but not limited to considerations of tenure, stakeholder consultation & agreement and legal permissions under the relevant Environment and Heritage Acts.
• Partner with key stakeholders in the provision of coordination, support, direction and expertise in proactive environmental management ensuring effective controls are in place and managed, compliant with legislative, heritage and corporate obligations.
• Prepare and manage department budgets and forecasts ensuring that all operational and capital needs are adequately catered for to effectively deliver on the department’s business plan and provide the necessary training and exposure to direct reports so that they can assist in cost control.
• Demonstrate good commercial acumen by monitoring expenditure for the department, continually ensuring that expenses are effectively controlled with cost saving opportunities identified & implemented wherever practicable.
• Lead and engage the Environmental Team in the development of the departmental business plan, encouraging full participation and buy-in from team members and providing clear communication and understanding of Department goals, targets and objectives, whilst ensuring full alignment with the business unit, GFA and GFL strategic plans.
• Manage the development, implementation and audit of Environmental Management Standards and the site ISO14001 management system, including the design of
• appropriate strategies to ensure compliance throughout the business.

Key factors to your success include;

• Tertiary qualification in Environment
• Leadership qualifications such as Diploma in Frontline Management or similar
• Intermediate level of competency in Microsoft Office applications
• Minimum 8 years experience in environmental management within the mining sector.
• Demonstrated leadership, performance development experience in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Post-graduate qualifications in business, management or environmental studies
• Advanced level of competency in Microsoft Office applications
• Project Management
• Risk Management

Employee Benefits
When you work with Gold Fields, you receive a competitive salary, generous superannuation contributions (above the industry standard), participation in a quarterly bonus scheme and health insurance benefits.   

Gold Fields is committed to developing the skills of its team which means you will have the opportunity to discuss your career goals with your manager and identify possible pathways available to you within our growing global company to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Start building your career today and be Better Off with Gold Fields!