Specialist - Biodiversity (Gunnedah)

  About The Role  Here at Whitehaven Coal safety is our number one priority and this will be integral in your daily duties.   Reporting to the Group Superintendent for Biodiversity, this role will provide direct supervision and surveillance of Whitehaven Coal Biodiversity Management Programs.  These programs are being implemented directly or through contractors in accordance with the company’s approval and other regulatory requirements. In this role you will be supporting the Group Superintendent in planning, designing, coordinating and executing safely Whitehaven Coal’s Biodiversity Management Programs.   You will be able to coordinate activities in the field or from the office as required as well as engaging with key stakeholders throughout the business.   What You'll do Maintain awareness of relevant environmental and safety legislation and company policies as well as comply with health and safety management systems and plans. Knowledge of NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 is needed. Assist with the preparation and submission of relevant environmental and biodiversity related approval/regulatory documentation in a timely manner, to ensure statutory compliance and continuity of operations. Maintain and improve the environmental and biodiversity related performance of company owned land including the provision of advice and assistance to operations as required. The implementation of environmental management plans on Biodiversity Offset properties and other areas that cover your remit Undertake environmental and biodiversity related management programs to meet approval and other regulatory conditions and commitments and in accordance with relevant health and safety or contractual requirements. Coordinate environmental and biodiversity related monitoring activities including collating field monitoring data and/or inspections; updating results/outputs to databases, analysis/investigating and managing any issues and providing feedback to management. Assist with the development and maintenance of environmental management plans. What You'll Bring Here at Whitehaven enabling you to grow and take ownership in your career is really important to us, we would for you to be able to actively contribute and share knowledge with our HSE team and relevant stakeholders.  We will regularly work with you to enable you to grow through development. Stakeholder engagement is a key enabler in this role and we would love you to establish and maintain effective relationships across a broad range of teams.  Experience/Qualifications in Land Management and/or Environmental Science and related disciplines Knowledge of regulatory processes in the mining sector Good written and verbal communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to deliver quality work within required deadlines Ability to work autonomously Works with honesty and integrity Why Whitehaven Coal Employee referral scheme offering $4000 for successful referrals Full relocation packages offered to live in the beautiful region of North West NSW Industry leading parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave plus super for primary caregivers Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leases & remote area housing benefits Women’s leadership development and mentoring programs for senior and emerging talent If you are looking to join a values driven organisation with excellent career growth and opportunities, then we want to hear from you! Apply now!