Environment and Community Advisor
Location: Stratford, NSW, 2422
About the Business
Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.
With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Yancoal’s Stratford Duralie Operation is looking for enthusiastic Environment and Community Advisor to join the team on a 10-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Superintendent Environment and Community, the responsibility of this role is to provide environmental advice to the operation ensuring legislative compliance along with building and maintaining strong relationships within the local community. On a daily basis, you will employ your interpersonal skills when liaising with internal and external stakeholders and co-ordinate environmental monitoring, prepare internal and external reports, undertake inspections and participate in audits.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating environmental assistance and providing accurate advice on Stratford Coal regarding environmental requirements;
- Investigating and assisting with complaint and incident management;
- Providing assistance with the preparation of accurate environmental performance reports;
- Anticipating, identifying and recording any actual or potential environmental concerns and coordinating the provision of solutions to these concerns;
- Assisting in the development and implementation of Stratford Coal Environmental Management System;
- Assist with the management and implementation of environmental and closure projects;
- Developing and maintaining environmental awareness training for employees and contractors.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental management/science or, a related discipline;
- 1-3 years’ experience in a similar position;
- Basic knowledge of the NSW environmental regulatory framework;
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders;
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
- Competent computer literacy;
- High level of integrity with the desire to innovate practical solutions;
- Experience within an Open Cut Coal mining operation is desirable;
- GIS experience is desirable.
Benefits
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
- Salary continuance and life insurance
- 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
- Subsidised private health insurance
- Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
- Study assistance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to financial education and banking discounts
- Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
- Service recognition rewards
- Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants
Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.
Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!
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Applications Close: Friday 10 April 2026