Senior Geochemist / Environmental Scientist
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?
At Mine Earth, we're a specialist mine closure consultancy passionate about sustainable outcomes. 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're growing and currently seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist 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 Writing Mine Development and Closure Plans (MDCPs) and Mine Closure Plans Facilitating risk assessments Developing completion criteria and associated monitoring plans Assessing rehabilitation performance What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or similar 7+ years' experience in mine approvals or mine closure Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and report writing skills A person who values teamwork and delivers consistently high-quality results Other Desirable Skills & Experience Rehabilitation monitoring Environmental Management Mining or construction background Exposure to Western Australian environmental and mining legislation Spatial / GIS skills 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-based with occasional short-term site travel Eligibility : You must have 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. Submit your application by 2pm Friday the 14th of November 2025. Questions: Describe your experience in Mine Closure and Approvals. What are some of the components of this that you have enjoyed? 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 closure and environmental rehabilitation, and what do you value most in a team? Take the next step in your career and be part of shaping a more sustainable future.
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 environmental scientists, engineers, geologists and ecologists—united by a shared mission to restore post-mining landscapes and make a lasting difference. We’re growing and currently seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Perth-based Soil, Landform and Erosion 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 Undertaking baseline soil assessments Developing and executing rehabilitation monitoring assessments Assessing erosion and vegetation metrics using remote sensing data Analysing data and developing succinct and clear reports What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or similar 2+ years’ experience in soil science, rehabilitation, or environmental spatial data analysis Moderate proficiency in ESRI's ArcGIS pro platform A person who values teamwork and delivers consistently high-quality results Other Desirable Skills & Experience Rehabilitation monitoring Remote sensing experience Soil science Botanical knowledge 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-based with occasional short-term site travel Eligibility : You must have 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. Submit your application by 2pm Friday the 21st of November 2025. Take the next step in your career and be part of shaping a more sustainable future. Questions: Describe your experience in using ESRI's ArcGIS pro platform or remote sensing. What are some of the components of this that you have enjoyed? 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 closure and environmental rehabilitation, and what do you value most in a team?