Senior Environmental Advisor Processing

Senior Environmental Advisor - Processing

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Full time Residential Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role 

Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Processing and Infrastructure Departments (Tailings and Water) to meet environmental commitments and drive best‑practice environmental management. This includes ensuring strong performance in surface and groundwater protection, dust control, and noise minimisation.

They will also review and interpret water monitoring data, contribute to regulatory reporting, and provide leadership, guidance, and day‑to‑day support to the Environmental Advisor – Processing.

Responsibilities include:

• providing expert advice on regulatory, licensing, permitting, and compliance matters across the Processing, Tailings, and Water Infrastructure areas;
• championing best practice environmental management, with a focus on groundwater and surface water protection, dust control, and noise minimization;
• supporting the Environmental Superintendent in implementing, reviewing, and improving site specific Dust, Noise, and Water Management Plans to meet internal and regulatory requirements;
• interpreting surface and groundwater monitoring data and assessing results against relevant guidelines and regulatory limits;
• leading and mentoring direct reports, fostering a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement;
• leading investigations into environmental and safety incidents and ensuring timely close out of corrective actions;
• developing and delivering environmental and safety training, including toolbox talks and awareness sessions;
• conducting site tours and communicating clear, accurate environmental and safety information to internal and external stakeholders;
• preparing and submitting statutory and internal reports in line with legislative and organisational requirements;
• coordinating consultants and contractors to ensure alignment with environmental expectations, safety standards, and business objectives; and
• contributing to budget and business planning through accurate forecasting and prioritisation of environmental initiatives.

About the Candidate:

• tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline;
• minimum of 5 years’ experience in environmental roles within mining or heavy industry;
• experience managing environmental aspects of processing operations and tailings facilities;
• technical expertise in surface and groundwater management, monitoring, and compliance;
• a solid understanding of relevant environmental legislation, standards, and regulatory frameworks;
• demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining environmental management systems, along with developing operational plans and procedures;
• proven capability to supervise, mentor, and support team members;
• strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders;
• proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools for environmental data management; and
• the ability to work autonomously and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.

Competencies:

The incumbent should have the following competencies:

• current ‘C’ class Drivers Licence; and
• Provide first aid.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• flexible working environment;
• be home every night with a family and lifestyle friendly roster;
• income protection insurance;
• life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• competitive parental leave policy;
• salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium

Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the world’s largest high-grade ore body.

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn.

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.

This role requires that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium

Operation