Job Description
Technician Environment Field
  • 8/6 days only roster | FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine
  • Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses
  • 18 Weeks paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers
  • Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family

 

Our Vision:

As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.

 

About the role

The Environment team is currently seeking a Technician Environmental Field to join them on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster. Reporting to the Supervisor Environment - Mine, you will be responsible for carrying out the environmental monitoring and supporting progressive rehabilitation across our operations.

This is a hands-on field role covering water sampling, weed and feral animal monitoring, incident response, rehabilitation inspections and seeding activities. You’ll also help maintain accurate records and work with contractors to deliver rehabilitation works safely.

 

Duties:

  • Carry out environmental monitoring and sampling of groundwater, surface water, wastewater and other mine-site locations in line with schedules and work instructions.
  • Accurately label, record and prepare samples for laboratory testing, and assist with environmental data management and interpretation.
  • Maintain monitoring equipment, consumables and vehicles so they are ready for safe field work.
  • Conduct rehabilitation photo monitoring, inspections and weed surveys across mine, rail and port areas, including minor maintenance where required.
  • Support progressive rehabilitation through topsoil and rock armour inspections, seed-store checks, seed batching and seeding activities, including drone seeding.
  • Assist with rehabilitation permits, contractor works, feral animal control and environmental incident response.

 

Skills and Experience

  • Experience in an environmental field technician or similar role, preferably on a mine site.
  • Proficiency in water sampling, including groundwater bores, surface water, tailings facilities and waste rock dumps.
  • Working knowledge of sampling methods and EnviroSys; familiarity with weed control, GPS and GIS.
  • Current Australian C Class manual driver’s licence, 4WD certification and First Aid qualification.
  • Science degree desirable

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About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities.
 
We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Life at the Roy Hill Mine

Our Mine Village is a modern, comfortable home away from home, with recent extensive upgrades to accommodation, dining, fitness, recreation, and wellbeing facilities. Residents can enjoy renovated rooms with contemporary amenities, high-quality dining with healthy, vegan, and gluten-free options, upgraded gym and pool facilities, social and recreation spaces, SWIFT in-room entertainment, a 24/7 retail offering, and an active calendar of community, lifestyle, learning, and family-friendly activities.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.
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Posting End Date:  12/11/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Finance
Job Location:  Roy Hill Mine (FIFO)
Posting End Date:  12/11/2026
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