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Opportunities at Mine Earth - Senior Environmental Scientist/Geochemist

Mine Earth is an industry-leading, ethically motivated mine closure consultancy, consisting of geologists, engineers, ecologists, soil scientists, geochemists and environmental scientists. We are practitioners with unparalleled experience in mine closure and rehabilitation. Mine Earth has offices in Brisbane and Perth.

The Role

Mine Earth is seeking a highly motivated Senior Environmental Scientist / Geochemist to support our Mine Waste group. This role involves assessing the environmental risks associated with mining material exposure and exploring opportunities for their reuse both on-site and during closure. The role will include occasional site visits.

About You

The successful applicant will have:

  • Relevant professional qualifications (geology, chemistry or environmental science).
  • 5+ years' experience in mining, contaminated land, and/or construction.
  • Experience working in a team environment, managing budgets, schedules and project delivery. 
  • Strong communication skills including an ability to communicate complex and technical information to a range of stakeholders

Key Skills & Experience

Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Environmental geochemistry and water-rock interactions
  • Mine Waste characterization, including acid and metalliferous drainage
  • Water quality modelling (e.g., reinjection, pit lakes)
  • Geology and rock physical properties
  • Environmental impacts and source pathway receptors 
  • Development of management plans and operational procedures

Desirable Skills

  • Rigour in managing large datasets
  • Mining-specific expertise in mine waste characterization and closure cover design 
  • Understanding of hydrogeology and hydrology on operating sites 


Strong reporting skills and the capacity to summarise complex information in a simple and clear manner will be highly valued.

Why Join Us?

Our Mine Waste group has a robust and exciting forward workload. The position will be Perth based.

A career at Mine Earth will allow the successful applicant to develop their skills with exposure to a wide range of Australian and international mining projects, with support from an experienced, multidisciplinary team of specialists. Mine Earth offers flexible working arrangements in a supportive team environment.


Applications must be received by 14 March 2025.

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