Principal / Senior Environmental Scientist

At Xenith, we provide expert advice and technical solutions across all phases of the mining life cycle. With nearly 20 years of experience in mining, energy, and resources consulting, we work alongside top-tier clients, delivering innovative solutions that drive operational excellence and sustainable outcomes. From exploration to rehabilitation, we pride ourselves on tackling challenges that make a real impact.

We are currently looking for an experienced Principal / Senior Environmental Scientist to join our highly regarded NSW Environment & Planning team, to work on several state significant development applications and to provide environmental management support for major resource and renewable energy projects across Australia.

Role Highlights:

• Diverse Projects: Challenge yourself by working on a variety of exciting projects. Influence the strategy of tier-one mining houses, renewable energy projects, and provide expert advice to leading investment firms.

• Autonomy: Manage your own projects and engage directly with clients and industry stakeholders.

• Leadership: Develop your leadership skills, mentor junior professionals and share your expertise within the Xenith team.

• Mentoring: Work with and be mentored by the best in the industry.

• Travel: Project-specific inter-office, site, and international travel opportunities.

About You:

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, natural resource management, environmental law, engineering, or other relevant discipline.

• Experience:  5 to 10 years’ experience (Senior) and 10+ years’ experience (Principal) in environmental approvals, environmental management and/or consulting, preferably in the resources and/or renewable energy sector.  Experience in NSW State Significant Development and Commonwealth approvals and environmental legislative requirements is highly desirable.

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of a broad range of environmental technical areas.

• Skills: Excellent communication, report writing, and teamwork skills.

• Legislation Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of the latest environmental legislation and industry best practices.

• Autonomy: Ability to work autonomously, manage multidisciplinary projects, and mentor junior professionals.

• Passion: Highly motivated individual with a proactive "can do" attitude, able to engage with clients, regulators, technical consultants, and peers.

• Eligibility: Rights to live and work in Australia

Our Commitment:

• Employment Type: Full time.

• Remuneration: Market competitive package, including performance incentive, commensurate with experience.

• Work Environment: Work from either our Sydney or Singleton Office as part of our Australia South Regional division.

• Professional Development: Expand your knowledge base by working with our expert Exploration, Resource Geology, Business Analysis and Engineering teams.  Participate in tailored development programs managed by Xenith’s People and Culture Team.

• Career Growth: Steer your career where you want to go and be promoted based on your skills and success. 

Apply Now

If you wish to work for a highly regarded company with the highest achievers in our field of expertise and can picture yourself contributing to a strong, specialised team, then this is a truly outstanding career opportunity. 

Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience.