Senior Environmental Advisor

Job ID: 1004907

Location: AUS - NSW - Regional
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Categories: Safety / Health / Environment / Quality
Applications close: 02 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

HumeLink West Project

Two CIMIC Group companies, UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the 130km western section of the HumeLink high voltage electricity transmission project.

HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW that will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australia's eastern states. HumeLink is one of Australia's largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 365kms of proposed new transmission lines and a range of other new and upgraded infrastructure.

The HumeLink West scope of works, worth $1.4bn, includes delivery of new 500kV double circuit transmission lines spanning ~140kms from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa, the Interface Point with HumeLink East near Gundagai and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Environment Advisor to join the HumeLink West team. This role is pivotal in supporting environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and stakeholder engagement across a major infrastructure project.

To lead, plan, organise and control the environmental aspects of Project/s including the development, implementation and control of project environmental plans.

As a Senior Environmental Advisor, you will be accountable for:

• Demonstrating a personal commitment to the SHE Cultural Framework, Policies, Safety Essentials and Management System requirements and expectations
• Developing and maintaining an awareness of SHE hazards and associated risks and demonstrates a commitment to eliminate or minimise those risks
• Understanding and effectively undertake SHE accountabilities
• Identifying and implementing where appropriate initiatives that identify the Project as a leader in Environmental practices
• Helping to create and support a climate that encourages innovation and receptivity to environmental initiatives
• Demonstrating daily personal behaviour that uphold LCPL values and contribute to the team effectiveness
• Being persistent with improvement ideas, including building team member buy-in to ideas
• Listening to team members improvement ideas and have informed opinions about their merit
• Managing all day-to-day liaisons with the client in respect of environmental management
• Liaising with managers and subcontractor organisations as required
• Identifying and obtaining relevant approvals and licenses from relevant authorities and government
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements and all relevant Company and Group policies and processes

Requirements for this role are:

• Tertiary qualification relevant to the field of operation of the position
• At least 5 years construction experience in the related field
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical, negotiation and relationship skills
• A sound knowledge of environmental legislation and requirements
• Computer skills in company\'s current software versions of word-processing, spreadsheet, database and e-mail
• Industry and / or project induction in accordance with legislation
• Task training or skills to suit specific project activities and their associated risks
• A broad knowledge of safety and health legislation

The successful candidate will be required to hold a current Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card or equivalent) and undergo a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) prior to commencement.

Where applicable, evidence of tertiary qualifications and proof of right to work will be required prior to successful appointment.

We're always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation
• Please note this role is DIDO/FIFO or relocation where additional allowances will apply.

CPB Contractors is an equal opportunity employer – we proudly hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and support Indigenous advancement and participation. We encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply and particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Please note: This role is being sourced through UGL and CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

Applications close: 02 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time