Senior Environmental Advisor

About us

The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our collaborative, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organisation that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

What PLS offers

• Annual or quarterly short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, the Senior Environmental Advisor will ensure compliance with company environmental policies and procedures, relevant regulations and all environmental commitments.  Actively support and participate in environmental initiatives and promote environmental responsibility across the site and to contractor personnel.

• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements to enable the Company to meet its legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Collate data and report on environmental impact.
• Provide guidance and advise in regarding environmental and risk requirements.

Key responsibilities

Prepare environmental approval and reporting documentation as per regulatory requirements

This may include:

• Interpretation of consultant reports
• Defining environmental impacts
• Preparing appropriate environmental impact assessment documentation
• Preparing appropriate environmental reports
• Reviewing, collecting and managing relevant environmental data
• Preparing environmental management plans
• Detailing environmental management commitments and conditions
• Prepare for, conduct and document meetings with government and other external parties. Ensure that the appropriate level of community consultation is conducted.
• Liaise with project teams, operations, planning and other support departments in designing projects and defining the environmental impacts and management strategies.
• Preparing Environmental reports including AER’s, MRF, NPI, NGERS.

Operations Support

• Facilitate the ongoing development of environmental management systems to ensure a resource for compliance with all approval conditions and commitments
• Support ongoing rehabilitation and monitoring
• Contribute to development and project studies
• Support the onsite initiates for Indigenous engagement or projects
• Coordinate Weed and Feral Animal Management programs
• Coordinate the onsite native vegetation clearing process
• Provide education and knowledge to all associated departments
• Coordinate inspection, compliance monitoring and field audit schedules

Surveys

• Coordinating and managing external technical specialist consultants and heritage surveys.
• Preparing scope of works, selecting consultants and accompanying consultants on field work.
• Assisting in field work as required.
• Support the onsite initiates for Indigenous engagement and the potential for involvement in environmental activities

Team

• Promote and work collaboratively across the areas of the mine infrastructure and leave to illicit compliance with managing environmental risk and proactively driving a culture of respect for the environment and native heritage are the mine is permitted to operate in.
• Educate and recommend relevant training to be implemented in support of environmental monitoring or compliance.
• Engage as required in negotiations and discussions supporting the site operations team or corporate team to achieve access and approval requirements.
• Manage Junior staff and provide mentoring

About you

• A degree or diploma in Environmental Science
• WA C class drivers licence
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• A friendly and proactive attitude
• 4-5 years previous experience on an operational mine
• Through understanding of regulatory requirements

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.