Environmental Advisor

Grow your environmental career at Curragh with diverse field experience, career development and a focus on sustainability.

The Curragh Complex is one of Queensland's largest and most established metallurgical coal mining operations, supplying essential resources used in steelmaking worldwide. With a strong commitment to responsible mining, Curragh delivers extensive programs across rehabilitation, biodiversity conservation, water management, air quality and environmental compliance. This is an opportunity to join a site where sustainability and environmental stewardship are key operational priorities, and where your contribution will have a genuine impact.

About the Role

As an Environmental Advisor, you will support a range of site-based activities including environmental monitoring, compliance, field inspections, data management, permitting and improvement initiatives. Working across a large-scale operation, you'll gain exposure to diverse environmental programs while developing your technical capability and building a rewarding career in the resources industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out environmental monitoring and field inspections to ensure compliance with site and regulatory requirements, identifying and escalating environmental risks early.
• Manage environmental data, ensuring accurate recording, validation and reporting through environmental management systems.
• Maintain and calibrate monitoring equipment and support laboratory and sampling activities to ensure reliable results.
• Support environmental reporting, permitting (including Permit to Disturb) and GIS mapping to assist operational decision-making.
• Contribute to water management, environmental incident response and contractor-supported field programs as required.
• Participate in environmental improvement initiatives that enhance site performance, compliance and sustainability outcomes.
• Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with internal and external parties including supporting Cultural Heritage field works.

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Degree qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• An understanding of environmental legislation, compliance requirements and environmental monitoring principles.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy.
• The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to balance field-based activities with data management and reporting responsibilities.

What we offer

• Relocation support to Blackwater or DIDO from the Capricorn Coast: Flexible options to suit your lifestyle and location preferences.
• Fully supported relocation & subsidised housing: Choose from camp-style accommodation, private units or family homes.
• Competitive salary package with performance bonus: Rewarding your contribution with strong earning potential and incentives.
• Monday–Friday Roster: Enjoy genuine work-life balance in a supportive team.
• Career development opportunities: Access training, mentoring and clear pathways for progression within a global business.
• Strong health & wellbeing support: Subsidised gym memberships and initiatives to support physical and mental wellbeing.

This is an outstanding opportunity to gain environmental exposure within a large-scale mining operation, working alongside experienced specialists while building a rewarding long-term career.

Interviews may commence prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Apply Now!

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We offer exceptional career opportunities in the US and Australia, with long-term career prospects and a range of staff benefits. 

Coronado Curragh values collaboration, taking accountability, respect for each other and striving for excellence in all that we do.  We are an inclusive employer that values and responds to innovation and encourages and recognises employee contributions and ideas. We reward our people’s effort and performance.  

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to further develop their mining career with one of the world’s largest metallurgical coal producers.