Senior Environmental Approvals Specialist

About Us
At Mine Earth, we’re a specialist mine closure consultancy passionate about sustainable outcomes. With offices in Perth and Brisbane, our team includes engineers, geologists, ecologists, and environmental scientists—united by a shared mission to restore post-mining landscapes and make a lasting difference. We’re growing and currently seeking a Senior Environmental Approvals Specialist to join our Perth-based team. If you’re ready to take on meaningful, diverse projects and work alongside industry-leading professionals, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing Mining Development and Closure Proposals (MDCP), Mine Closure Plans (MCP) and supporting approvals documentation for a range of commodities and project stages

• Supporting clients through the West Australian environmental approvals process, from planning, survey requirements, approvals, operations, and closure

• Providing technical guidance and reviews, including mentoring junior team members

• Coordinating technical studies and specialist consultants to support approvals and closure outcomes

• Managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and client relationships

• Regulatory engagement to support approval applications and closure work

• Participating in client workshop sessions where required

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental management or planning- or similar

• 7+ years’ experience in mining approvals or mine closure, and strong understanding of WA approval pathways, including across EPBC Act, EP Act (Part IV and Part V), Mining Act requirements

• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills

• Strong work ethic and collaborative approach to teamwork

Desirable Skills

• GIS and mapping skills

• Environmental planning

• Undertaking and facilitating risk assessment sessions

• Mining experience (either onsite or consulting)

Why Join Us?

• Work on diverse mining projects across Australia and overseas

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture

• Be part of a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and innovation

• Build your career with access to leadership opportunities and technical development

Location: Perth-based with occasional short-term site travel
Eligibility: You must have a valid driver’s license and the right to work in Australia.

Apply Now
To apply, please submit your resume along with responses to the three questions below (max 100 words per question) in place of a cover letter by Friday, 4th September 2026.

Take the next step in your career and be part of shaping a more sustainable future.

Questions:

1. Describe a recent project where you have supported a mine through the environmental approvals process—what was the approvals pathway, and were there any roadblocks or issues.

1. What do you believe are the key elements of effective regulator engagement, and how have you applied these?

2. Approvals are often heavily schedule driven—can you tell us about how you manage shifting and/or conflicting priorities? How do you interface with the client when this happens?

3. What motivates you to work in the environmental approvals sector, and what type of team culture helps you to perform at your best?