Senior Environmental Advisor - Processing

Senior Environmental Advisor - Processing

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Full time 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 Senior Environmental Advisor – Processing is a key leadership role responsible for driving strong environmental outcomes across Processing and Infrastructure operations, including Tailings and Water. The role provides senior technical and operational guidance to site leadership, balancing regulatory compliance with practical, risk based decision making.

As a trusted advisor, you will influence operational strategy, mentor environmental professionals, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver industry leading environmental performance while supporting the site’s long‑term operational and sustainability objectives.

This is an opportunity to step into a senior, site‑based environmental leadership role with real influence over environmental performance at one of Australia’s most significant mining operations.

Responsibilities include:

• provide senior‑level environmental leadership and authoritative advice to site leadership on regulatory, permitting, and compliance matters across Processing, Tailings, and Water Infrastructure operations;
• lead the delivery of industry leading environmental management practices, ensuring effective management of surface and groundwater risks in a complex mining and processing environment;
• partner closely with the Environmental Superintendent to own the implementation, review, and continuous improvement of site‑wide water management plans in alignment with regulatory approvals and corporate standards;
• set the technical direction for surface and groundwater monitoring programs, translating data against licence conditions and benchmarks into risk‑based operational and strategic decisions;
• lead, mentor, and develop environmental personnel, building depth of capability and embedding a strong culture of accountability and safety across site;
• lead environmental and safety incident investigations ensuring effective corrective action and regulatory close‑out;
• drive environmental capability uplift across operations through the design and delivery of targeted training, toolbox talks, and leadership engagement;
• engaging with regulators, consultants, contractors, and senior operational stakeholders, providing clear, credible, and defensible environmental advice;
• ensure accurate preparation, quality assurance, and submission of statutory and internal environmental reports in line with legislative and corporate requirements;
• oversee the performance of environmental consultants and contractors, ensuring alignment with site standards, safety expectations, and business objectives;
• contribute meaningfully to site budget and business planning by setting priorities, forecasting environmental initiatives, and ensuring effective delivery and value; and
• actively build environmental leadership maturity across the site by supporting succession planning and long‑term capability development within the environmental function.

About the Candidate:

• holds tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline;
• brings a minimum of 5 years’ experience in environmental roles within the mining industry;
• experience in supporting the environmental aspects of processing operations and tailings facilities;
• demonstrates strong technical expertise in surface and groundwater management, monitoring, and compliance;
• possesses a thorough understanding of relevant environmental legislation, standards, and regulatory frameworks;
• proven experience implementing and maintaining environmental management systems, along with developing operational plans and procedures;
• effective people leader, with demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and guide team members to build capability and accountability; and

• proficient in the use of spreadsheets, databases, and word‑processing tools to support data management, reporting, and decision‑making.

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.