Is this your new career?

MinRes can offer you!

• Contribute to biodiversity and fauna management in the rugged and beautiful Pilbara at MinRes, driving compliance through best practice to deliver outstanding environmental stewardship.
• Our employee benefits give you access to deals, discounts, and support that help you unlock the important things in life – Health, Family, Recreation and Your Future with MinRes.
• At MinRes you will be part of our broader Environmental function with lots of opportunity, giving you a diverse career pathway that will continue to expand. 

The Opportunity

The Biodiversity Advisor plays a key supporting role in the delivery of biodiversity management activities for Mineral Resources' Pilbara operations. Under the guidance of Senior Biodiversity Advisors, the position will assist with fauna handling, biodiversity survey and monitoring, habitat assessment, regulatory compliance, and environmental awareness initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for early to mid-career professionals passionate about fauna and habitat management, who enjoy fieldwork and are looking to work with passionate practitioners focused on innovation and continual improvement.

This role will report directly to our Principal Biodiversity, and you will be on a regular 8/6 roster, FIFO from Perth.

 Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of biodiversity and fauna management programs at site in accordance with company environmental procedures and relevant legislation.
• Undertake fauna handling activities (under appropriate licences and supervision) including capture, relocation, and monitoring.
• Carry out monitoring activities such as camera trap checks, habitat condition assessments, and vegetation monitoring.
• Support the collection of field biodiversity data, including flora and fauna surveys.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, data management, and procedures.
• Assist consultants, Traditional Owner groups, and scientific specialists

 What is required?

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Zoology, or equivalent.
• Experience in biodiversity, ecology, or environmental management (preferably in the environmental consulting or mining/resources sectors).
• Experience with fauna handling, preferably including relocation and monitoring.
• A knowledge of WA environmental legislation and wildlife licensing requirements.
• Experience undertaking field survey for fauna and/or flora.
• Basic understanding of rehabilitation/ecological restoration and habitat management processes.
• A passion for science and an interest in innovation
• Current C Class manual driver’s license.

About Mineral Resources

MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in iron ore, lithium, energy, and mining services across Western Australia. Our commitment to innovation and our people has made MinRes one of the ASX’s best‑performing companies since listing in 2006.