Environmental Officer
Our Moranbah North Mine has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Officer to join the team on a permanent basis, based in Moranbah, QLD. The Environment Officer supports all aspects of the environment function for the underground coal mine. Working together with Environment team and Operations, this role will see you contribute to driving the environmental performance of the mine, maintain compliance with corporate and legislative requirements and deliver on the Annual Environmental Plan.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assist the Environmental team to deliver targets safely, optimally, and in accordance with the Annual Mine Plan.
- Participating in the monitoring, analysis, and reporting on programs for land, vegetation, cultural heritage, water, and waste.
- Support the development and implementation of Environmental Management plans and systems to improve site environmental performance such as land, vegetation, cultural heritage, water and waste.
- Assist the Environmental Team regarding environmental concerns and actions in order to address them in a timely and effective manner.
- Inform and educate management, supervisors and employees about the EMS and provide coaching to ensure a high level of awareness, commitment and compliance with EMS processes and guidelines.
- Managing onsite routine monitoring and compliance with license conditions.
- Review of the site environmental management systems (EMS).
- Provide compliance-related advice to operations personnel where required.
- Produce timely and accurate reports and plans, including statutory documentation, as required.
- Support environmental corporate and regulatory reporting and assurance activities.
- Land disturbance advice and permitting.
- Monitoring of site disturbance activities to ensure compliance to legislative requirements.
- Support in the management of contractors and projects on-site related to the Environmental works.
- Tertiary qualifications in an environmental discipline or related degree are required with knowledge of environmental issues relevant to the coal mining industry highly regarded.
- Experience using ArcGIS (Pro) or similar mapping software.
- Familiarity with Risk Management Processes and Controls.
- Experience in understanding, interpreting and analysing relevant environmental data.
- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Intermediate excel skills, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Full-time permanent position based at Moranbah North Mine, Moranbah
- Monday to Friday site role with flexible working arrangements available
- Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + 12% Superannuation
- Residential, DIDO or company funded “FIFO” options available.
- Subsidised accommodation available if relocating.
- 20 weeks paid parental leave
- 5 weeks annual leave + annual leave purchasing options
- Novated leasing & private health discounts
- Site Gym/Health incentive + On site Physio
What we Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.
Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.
Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.
How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
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CLOSING DATE
23 July 2026
Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.
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