Technician - Environmental

Technician - Environmental

GFM Technical Services
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 104278

Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising for a Environmental Technician vacancy that exists in the George Fisher Mine, Technical Services team.   This role is residentially based in Mount Isa, working a 5/2 4/3, 9 hour roster. We encourage suitably qualified and experienced local candidates to apply. For those candidates located outside of Mount Isa, relocation support is available for this position to enable you and your family to live and work in Mount Isa.

Mount Isa

For 100 years, Mount Isa has been a thriving city, acting as the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers an array of leisure activities, from dining and cinema to outdoor adventures like fishing and camping. With Mount Isa Mines, you get the best of both worlds – a thriving career and a fulfilling lifestyle.

 

Mount Isa Mines

 

Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society. Now’s the time to make your move to Mount Isa Mines. With major transformation initiatives shaping the future of our operations, we’re looking for key talent, especially local professionals and trades, to make an impact. This is more than a job; it’s long-term security, meaningful work and the opportunity to help build a stronger future for our region.

 

At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritizing safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, market-leading superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au

 

Your Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration with 13% superannuation
• Access to Glencore Rewards including health insurance discounts, retail offers, and salary sacrifice options
• Employee Referral, Recognition & Reward programs
• Leadership development programs, Ambassador Programs and unrivalled career pathways
• The lifestyle advantage of a residential role in Mount Isa

 

About the role

 

Reporting to the Senior Environmental Advisor, the Environmental Technician plays a key role in supporting environmental compliance and monitoring activities across the operation. The role is responsible for undertaking environmental sampling, monitoring, data gathering, equipment maintenance, and supporting the Environmental Management System to ensure compliance with environmental approvals, legislative obligations, and Glencore standards. This position contributes directly to managing environmental risk and maintaining the site’s social licence to operate.

 

Key responsibilities:

 

• Demonstrate strong safety leadership and comply with HSEC policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct environmental sample collection, data gathering, data handling, data entry and record management.
• Maintain environmental monitoring documentation and reporting records to ensure compliance.
• Calibrate, clean and maintain monitoring equipment, vehicles and storage areas to required standards.
• Support environmental monitoring programs in line with Environmental Authority requirements.
• Manage procurement activities including raising purchase orders, ordering supplies and invoice processing.
• Work collaboratively with environmental, operational and technical teams to deliver monitoring outcomes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and external parties.
• Support implementation, review and improvement of Environmental Management System documentation.
• Maintain laboratory and storage areas, ensuring high standards of housekeeping and stock availability.

 

About you – skills and experience:

 

You will bring

• Current Manual Driver’s Licence with 4x4 experience.
• Ability to work safely in outdoor, remote and operational environments.
• Good level of physical fitness and willingness to undertake predominantly field?based work.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accurate data recording and documentation.
• Knowledge of alien invasive plant species in Northwest Queensland is desirable.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Technically inclined self-starter with reduced supervision needs.
• High safety awareness with the ability to identify hazards and report incidents appropriately.
• Organised, motivated and proactive approach to work.
• S123 certification is desirable.

                                                                

At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do. Safety is our first priority — we never compromise on it. We act with Integrity, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s challenging. We take Responsibility for our actions and strive to make a positive impact. Through Openness, we communicate honestly and encourage meaningful dialogue. We embrace Simplicity, focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary complexity. And with Entrepreneurialism, we welcome new ideas and continuously seek better, safer and more efficient ways of working.

 

If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a team that is committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey at Mount Isa Mines.

 

Don’t just take a job, secure a career and help build the future of our region. Apply today.

 

Applications Close: 12am 30th of 2026