The posting
Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.
Environmental Superintendent | 4:3 Roster | MGO Bluebird | Lead Environmental Performance
Are you an experienced environmental professional looking for a leadership role where your expertise is valued and your input genuinely influences operational outcomes?
Westgold is seeking an Environmental Superintendent to lead environmental performance at MGO Bluebird. This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of a well-established environmental function while working closely with site leadership to support safe, compliant and sustainable mining operations.
With a 4:3 roster, you'll enjoy the benefit of being home every weekend, providing an excellent work-life balance while advancing your career in a senior environmental leadership role.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, the Environmental Superintendent is responsible for environmental performance at MGO Bluebird. This is a site-based role for an experienced environmental professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, solving complex challenges and driving continuous improvement.
You will provide direction across compliance, approvals, monitoring, rehabilitation, contractor management and stakeholder engagement while helping ensure environmental considerations are embedded into day-to-day decision making across the operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and develop the site environmental team.
- Drive implementation and continual improvement of the Environmental Management System.
- Oversee environmental compliance, monitoring and reporting activities.
- Coordinate environmental support for operational and project activities.
- Manage contractors, budgets and environmental work programs.
- Build strong relationships with regulators, Traditional Owners, pastoralists and local stakeholders.
About You
You are a practical and approachable leader who enjoys working closely with operational teams to deliver real outcomes. You bring:
- A degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- At least 8 years' experience in mining, industry or government.
- Experience working with operational teams and managing contractors.
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience with approvals and regulatory reporting.
- The ability to provide practical advice, influence stakeholders and build strong working relationships across a site operation.
Why Join Westgold?
At Westgold, our environmental teams are trusted business partners, not just compliance specialists.
You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced operational leaders, contribute to meaningful site-wide initiatives and play a key role in shaping environmental performance at MGO Bluebird. Your ideas will be heard, your expertise respected and your contribution visible in the outcomes achieved across the operation.
MGO Bluebird offers a dynamic environment where collaboration matters, innovation is encouraged and continuous improvement is part of how we work. If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact whilst enjoying an exceptional work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
The Westgold Offer:
A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
A range of benefits including:
- Performance based bonus
- Group salary continuous insurance
- A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
- A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
- Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
- 5 years' pro rata long service leave
- Salary sacrifice options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.
Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.
Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).
Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [email protected]
Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
