November 7, 2025
At Mine Earth, we provide life-of-mine environmental services and specialise in mine closure and rehabilitation. With offices in Perth and Brisbane , our team includes environmental scientists, engineers, geologists and ecologists—united by a shared mission to restore post-mining landscapes and make a lasting difference. We are growing and currently seeking a Senior Geochemist to join our team. If you are ready to take on meaningful, diverse projects and work alongside industry-leading professionals, we would love to hear from you. What You Will Be Doing Undertaking geochemical and physical assessments of mine waste materials with occasional site visits Assessing environmental impacts and advising on the management of the materials Working closely with our environmental engineers who develop landform designs and our closure planning team Ensuring the integrity and reliability of analytical results across diverse datasets Producing high-quality reports that deliver clear messages to our valued clients What We Are Looking For 7+ years’ experience in environmental geochemistry or contaminated sites Relevant professional qualifications (environmental science, chemistry, or geology) Experience in the consultancy or mining industry with an understanding of timesheets, budgets and deadlines Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and a commitment to continual learning and improvement Other Desirable Skills & Experience Static and kinetic assessments Water quality modelling (e.g. reinjection, pit lakes) and interaction rock/fluids Environmental chemistry (e.g. isotopes), environmental backgrounds, and source pathway receptors Geology, mapping, and rock physical properties Developing management plans and operational procedures Competency with software such as Leapfrog, IOGas, Phreeqc, Python Why Join Us? Work on diverse mine rehabilitation 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 or Brisbane with occasional short-term site travel Apply Now To apply, please submit your resume along with responses to the five questions below (max 100 words per question) in place of a cover letter. Submit your application by 2pm Friday the 28th of November 2025. Take the next step in your career and be part of shaping a more sustainable future. Questions: Describe your experience in characterising mine waste. What are some of the components of this that you have enjoyed? Can you describe a time when a misunderstanding or mistake led to a valuable learning experience and helped you increase your technical skills? How do you simplify complex technical concepts to assist with making practical management recommendations? Tell us about a time you managed a project. What was your role, and how did you address a major challenge? What motivates you to work in mine geochemistry, and what do you value most in a team?