NSW Mine Closure Lead

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP’s Mine Advisory team support some of Australia’s most innovative mining projects with bespoke industry leading technical solutions. Due to consistent growth and an exceptional opportunity to expand our remit, we are looking for a Mine Closure professional to lead our Newcastle/Hunter Valley team as we support the area’s inventive closure and rehabilitation projects.

As a Mine Closure Lead you’ll:

• Contributing to and implementing our Global and APAC mine closure strategy.
• Providing robust technical input and direction, with a key focus on mine closure leadership, planning and execution in New
• South Wales (NSW).
• Providing Project Direction, which includes overseeing and coordinating mine closure planning, landform design, and
• erosion analysis.
• Strengthen WSP’s market position by proactively seeking internal and external opportunities.
• Comply with all role-specific SHEQ obligations.
• Establish project OHS&E objectives and targets.
• Promote the continual improvement of best practice OHS&E and Quality systems and behaviours.
• Coach others in identifying and managing ethical issues in the work or practice area.
• As a technical leader, proactively maintain effective networks and relevant industry relationships to secure cooperation in
• achieving business and client outcomes.
• Participation in company development initiatives, such as the Professional Associate Program and/or PANs.
• Seek information to understand client needs and effectively anticipate and meet client needs, and encourage client focus in
• colleagues, including coordination with other disciplines.
• Be a leader in Safety in Design.
• Mentor junior engineers and scientists in technical, project delivery and client relationships.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Science or equivalent, coupled with previous consulting experience, will be highly regarded;
• Substantial experience in mine rehabilitation and mine closure planning.

• A proven track record in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects on-time and on-budget.

• Balances innovation, quality and technical excellence with delivery to timelines and cost. 

• Open to receiving and providing constructive feedback. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with verbal and written communication skills. 
• Self-awareness 
• Flexible to meet project outcomes 
• Manages self and others under pressure. 
• Future-minded and strategic
• Quality and cost-focused

Why WSP?

Imagine a better future for you, and for us all.

Joining WSP means becoming part of a global team of over 73,000, united by a shared passion for making a positive impact. 

• Join WSP’s Mine Advisory business, a nationally renowned business unit with a proven history of delivery high quality innovative work across sectors and an exceptional level of technical expertise.
• Deliver work that genuinely shapes communities, grounded in WSP’s mission to provide sustainable solutions with deep environmental and social responsibility.
• Grow in a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, where diverse perspectives power innovation and employees feel valued and supported.
• Enjoy work/life flexibility and strong career pathways, plus global mobility, health and wellbeing programs, and social initiatives.

Discover more on our https://www.wsp.com/en-au/careers/why-join-us/employee-benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.