Junior Consultant

Okane Consultants

. Work closely with mining clients and technical teams on projects across diverse sites .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing environmental solutions for mine planning and closure, with strong capabilities in hazard assessments and integrating health, safety, and environmental considerations. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and preparing technical documentation and project cost estimates.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Environmental ScienceHazard AssessmentsMine Closure ConceptsTechnical DocumentationStrong Critical Thinking Skills

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Hard Skills

Environmental Solutions DevelopmentMine PlanningClosure PlanningCost EstimationMaterial Sampling Programs

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationStrong Time ManagementRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Industry-Related Design SoftwareScheduling Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Class C Drivers Licence

Industry Keywords

Mining ProcessHSE Project RequirementsGeotechnical CollaborationGeoscience CollaborationHydrology CollaborationGeochemistry Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with mining clients and technical teams on projects across diverse sites
Develop practical environmental solutions for mine planning and closure
Participate in critical thinking processes and evaluate and recommend solutions
Complete hazard assessments and other HSE project requirements
Follow internal procedures and policies, participate in safety training, and promote a safety culture
Conduct background reviews supporting conceptual models
Contribute to mine closure plans, cover system design, and construction support for field trials
Collaborate with geotechnical, geoscience, hydrology, and geochemistry teams
Help design mine and tailings plans using multiple software packages
Learn to prepare project cost estimates
Assist with technical documentation, proposals, and technical reports
Build relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
Assist with planning and conducting site visits and field investigations, including material sampling programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Earth Sciences, or equivalent
Basic understanding of mining process, lifecycle, and mine closure concepts
Experience in an operating mine is a bonus, but not required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with industry-related design and scheduling software
Ability and availability to travel to sites when needed
Class C Drivers Licence
Strong critical thinking skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to work flexibly across time zones and travel from time to time
Ability to adapt and prioritise when navigating unexpected challenges
Ability to integrate health, safety, and environmental considerations into work
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients
Ability to engage in business development initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Work-life balance
Personal and professional development opportunities
Continuous learning and growth opportunities
Open-door approach to communication
Diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
Opportunities to develop skills aligned with career path
Adjustment support during recruitment/interview process