Officer - Environmental

Job highlights
  • Attractive roster of 15 days on, 13 days off, FIFO Ex Darwin
  • Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
  • Longevity and career development opportunities
Job ID 39772 Closing date 10/07/2026 Last Updated 10/06/2026

Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a strong future. Located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, approximately 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola, we produce and process zinc, lead, and silver from our open-cut operation. Our products are transported to our Bing Bong loading facility and shipped globally, playing a crucial role in essential commodities used for mobility, infrastructure, and communications.

 

Our Benefits:

  • Generous Superannuation: Enjoy 13% superannuation to secure your future.
  • Work-Life Balance: 15 days on/13 days off roster.
  • Career Growth: Access excellent career development opportunities.
  • Financial Flexibility: Salary sacrificing benefits for vehicles and other services.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Discounts with health insurance providers and Glencore Rewards for online and in-store savings.
  • Longevity – Mine life approved to 2038

 

About The Role:


Play a key role in protecting and enhancing MRM's environmental performance by delivering monitoring and reporting programs, providing technical guidance, and supporting the achievement of environmental commitments and regulatory obligations.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Coordination and implementation of monitoring programs as per the Environmental Monitoring Schedule
  • Coordination of ad hoc sampling as directed by the Environmental Supervisor
  • Management of environmental monitoring data
  • Management of monitoring documentation (e.g. field sheets and lab submission forms)
  • Assistance with water discharges
  • Preparation of internal and external reports and data submission
  • Liaison with environmental laboratories, internal stakeholders and relevant consultant
  • Completion of Workplace Safety Observations and environmental inspections as per schedule
  • Identification of continuous improvement, efficiency opportunities and hazards

 

Key Requirements:

 

  • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science (or similar)
  • Relevant demonstrated experience of at least 2 years working in mining or heavy industry is preferable
  • Experience in environmental data management systems
  • Competency in GIS mapping
  • The ability to communicate effectively; adapt to changing priorities and to work in a team and independently
  • A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

 

 

At MRM, we support the Northern Territory first, and Territorian applicants or those prepared to relocate.

Glencore employees applying for this role may be asked to discuss this with their Supervisor or Manager prior to an interview taking place.

 

For more information, contact mrmjobs@glencore.com.au.

 

Note: We may conduct interviews and make hires before the advertising period ends.