Senior Environmental Advisor

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Are you passionate about environmental leadership and sustainability? Ventia is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join our dynamic team supporting the Transurban QLD Network. This role offers a unique blend of office and field-based work and day and night shift, where you will play a key part in driving environmental compliance, mentoring teams and ensuring high standards across our operations.

This is a deliverable based role with annual performance reviews and autonomy to deliver agreed outcomes flexibly across hours and sites.

If you're curious about what Ventia and this role offers but don't meet all the requirements, please don't hesitate to reach out for a discussion. We are excited to welcome someone to the team who is curious, driven and is ready to be supported when they take the next step in their career.

• Do you enjoy working with a highly capable team?

• Do you enjoy being supported to achieve your career goals?

• Do you value Professional Development, both on-project and formal training?

What's on Offer

• $107k - $122 500 TFR (inclusive of super) dependent on skillset and experience
• Mentorship, training and career development
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
• Employee benefits such as fitness passport (for you and your family) corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia

What you will be doing

• Lead environmental assurance activities including audits, inspections and control checks
• Support environment compliance with legislation, regulations and project standards
• Mentor field crews and leadership teams to embed sustainability into daily operations
• Manage environmental incidents and lead investigations with corrective actions
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies
• Assist with sustainability initiatives and mandatory reporting
• Collaborate with subcontractors, suppliers and regulators to maintain high environmental standards

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering Management, or related field
• Solid experience in operational or major project environments
• Experience in road transport sector is highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and reporting requirements
• Excellent communication, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills
• ICAM Lead Investigator and Auditor Training (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid C class drivers' licence and construction white card

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply
Please click on the link below to submit your covering letter and resume.

For a confidential conversation please call Caron 0447 859 381