Brightstar Resources is an ambitious ASX-listed gold company focused on creating value through exploration, development, mining, and production across Western Australia’s premier goldfields.
We are in the early stages of developing a new gold processing facility and associated infrastructure at our site near Laverton, WA. We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Approvals Advisor to join our team.
About the role:
As the Senior Environmental Approvals Advisor, reporting to the Environmental & Approvals Manager and based in the heart of Subiaco with adhoc travel to site, this newly created role will play a critical part in securing the environmental and regulatory approvals that underpin our project delivery and long-term success.
Key responsibilities-
- Lead and support Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and approvals processes to secure timely State and Federal environmental approvals.
- Develop strategic approvals plans and schedules to support project delivery.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to coordinate environmental studies, Aboriginal heritage surveys, and approvals documentation.
- Manage approvals for operational projects, as well as PFS and DFS stage projects, including scheduling and budget tracking.
- Engage, manage, and review consultants delivering environmental studies and approvals documentation, ensuring quality and timeframes are met.
About you:
- Degree qualification in Environment, Science or similar related to the role
- Proven experience in a similar role within a mining company or consultancy, delivering approvals for resources projects in Western Australia.
- A comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks (environment and heritage) and tenure/land access requirements relevant to mining project approvals.
- Ability to manage consultants and coordinate internal resources to support approvals delivery.
- Demonstrated experience providing strategic and operational environmental advice across all business levels.
- Skilled in using systems and tools (e.g. GIS, MS Project) to support approvals tracking, documentation, and reporting.
What we offer:
- This is a brand-new opportunity to shape and influence approvals strategy within a growing gold producer.
- Incentive bonus
- Health insurance bonus
- Competitive salary
- Supportive and inclusive team
If you’re looking to play a key role in delivering critical approvals for a growing gold operation in Western Australia, we’d like to hear from you.
