United Wambo Joint Venture (UWJV) is an open-cut coal mine located 16 kilometres west of Singleton in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. UWJV is a 50:50 joint venture between United Collieries (Glencore and MEU) and Wambo Coal (Peabody).
The Opportunity
United Wambo Joint Venture are currently seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Environment & Community Coordinator to support our operation. Reporting to the Environment & Community Manager, this role is integral to maintaining regulatory compliance across environmental approvals, legislative obligations, and site-specific requirements, while driving the implementation of sustainable environmental and social management practices.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the coordination and execution of environmental monitoring programs, management of community engagement, and provision of expert guidance on regulatory and operational matters. A key focus of this position includes delivering targeted environmental training, mentoring team members, and fostering effective engagement with both internal departments and external stakeholders, including regulators and community representatives.
This role requires an adaptive and a results-driven professional with the capability to critically evaluate existing systems, lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage competing priorities and apply industry best practices through a practical, hands-on methodology aligned with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Tertiary qualification in environmental science or engineering;
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the resources sector;
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Working knowledge of mining approvals legislation and processes;
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills;
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Superb analysing, auditing and report writing skills;
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Strong project and contractor management skills, and experience in community relations;
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Strong systems focus and strategic approach to delivering positive outcomes;
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Experience in delivering training and awareness programs to employees on environmental and community matters;
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Excellent time management, presentation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills; and
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Proficiency to ArcGIS highly desirable.
In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer:
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Direct employment with Glencore – we are a responsible miner of coal that has a track record of operational excellence
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Highly competitive remuneration package
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Annual short-term incentive bonus
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Opportunities for career progression
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5 weeks Annual Leave per year
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Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave - one of the most generous long service leave schemes of any industry in the country!
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A tailored Personal Development Plan and access to Education Assistance
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Flexible Work Arrangement Policy
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18 week’s Paid Parental Leave including superannuation contributions during periods of both paid and unpaid parental leave
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Paid Gym membership
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Relocation assistance for you and your family
United Wambo Joint Venture is located in Warkworth, approximately 20 kilometres west of Singleton in the NSW Hunter Valley. This is a residential based role on a Monday to Friday (5 / 2) roster.
For further information please contact: Aislinn Farnon (Environment and Community Manager), on 0429 306 208
Applications close: Sunday 2 August 2026
Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.