Graduate Environmental Advisor

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.

Graduate Environmental Advisor

FIFO from Perth | 8 Days On, 6 Days Off | Southern Goldfields Operations

Are you ready to launch your career in environmental management within the mining industry? We’re seeking Graduate Environmental Advisors who are passionate about the environment and eager to gain hands‑on experience at an operational mine site.

Based at Westgold Resources - Southern Goldfield Operations, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, high‑performing team where you’ll be mentored by some of the most experienced professionals in the mining industry. You’ll gain real‑world exposure, develop practical skills, and build a strong foundation for a long‑term career.



About the Role

As part of our structured 2‑year Graduate Program, you’ll play an active role in supporting site environmental compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. From day one, you’ll be involved in meaningful work that contributes to the ongoing development and enhancement of our Environmental Management Systems.

This role is offered on an attractive 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth, providing a great balance between professional growth and lifestyle.



What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with the implementation and continual improvement of Environmental Management Systems
• Supporting environmental compliance, monitoring, and reporting activities
• Working closely with site teams to promote environmental awareness and best practice
• Gaining exposure to operational mining environments and regulatory requirements
• Learning from experienced environmental and mining professionals through structured mentoring

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• A tertiary qualification in an environmental discipline
• Practical experience or vacation work (highly regarded)
• Strong computer literacy skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• A current manual driver’s licence
• A National Police Clearance (issued within the last 12 months)
• The ability to successfully complete our pre‑employment medical and screening process

Why Join Us?

• Hands‑on experience in a real mining operation
• A supportive graduate program designed to set you up for long‑term success
• FIFO lifestyle with a balanced 8/6 roster
• Mentoring and guidance from industry experts
• A genuine opportunity to grow your career in environmental management

If you’re motivated, curious, and ready to make your mark in the mining industry, we’d love to hear from you.

The Westgold Offer

A range of benefits including:

• A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• 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 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 inclusion@westgold.com.au


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.