Environmental Advisor

Overview of the role

We’re seeking a motivated Environmental Advisor to join our Port Pirie Environment team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental improvement and sustainability initiatives within our operations. In this role, you’ll provide expert advice on key environmental matters — including air and water quality, land management, and waste operations — while supporting continuous improvement across the site.

You’ll also play a hands-on role in a range of environmental management activities and projects, working collaboratively across departments to drive positive outcomes for both the business and the local community.

This role reports to the Principal Environmental Specialist and is based in Port Pirie, South Australia. It offers flexibility to live locally or work on a drive-in drive-out (DIDO) basis, with a 5/4 even-time, days-only roster.

Relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate, as required.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide generalist environmental advice to operational areas
• Work with the team to identify initiatives and projects to drive environmental performance and improvements
• Contribute to the implementation of environmental management systems and practices
• Collate environmental and analytical data to provide reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Support the development and implementation of effective monitoring tools and techniques
• Undertake inspections, assist with and conduct investigations and identify actions to improve environmental outcomes

About you:

• 3+ years environmental experience in heavy industry such as chemical/petrochemical, minerals processing, mining, shipping, transport or similar
• Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, or related areas
• Qualifications and/or on-the-job experience in air and water quality is highly advantageous
• Good understanding of ISO4001 and regulatory requirements relating to environment
• Competent in systems/database computer literacy
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data and provide reports
• Ability to build relationships and identify opportunities for improvement
• SA driving Licence

What we offer:

At Nyrstar, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team in a global company where innovation and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

From professional development opportunities to being part of an organisation that values safety, accountability, and teamwork, this is your chance to make an impact!

This role offers:

• 5/4 even-time roster with flexible working hours and two weekends off each month
• 5 weeks annual leave

• Competitive salary in a regional location (2.5 hrs from Adelaide)
• Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships & novated car leasing
• Subsidised dental care & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave
• Further education support
• A relocation package may be offered for this role

Apply now to join a company offering challenge, reward, growth and enjoy the Port Pirie lifestyle.

About Nyrstar

Nyrstar is a leading international producer of industrial and critical minerals and metals essential to the energy transition, high-technology applications and regional security. With a market-leading position in zinc and lead the company operates interlinked smelting and related facilities across Europe and Australia.

Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies. 

Nyrstar Australia has been operating in Port Pirie and Hobart for over 100 years. It produces lead, zinc, silver, antimony metal, copper and is one of Australia’s largest producers of saleable sulphuric acid - the world’s most used industrial chemical.

Visit www.nyrstar.com

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.