Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Downer Group Full time

**Job ID**: 597394

**Job type**: Full Time - Permanent

**Categories**: Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability

Who we are

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

Position summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Environment and Sustainability Advisor to join our team in Wangaratta. This role is a full-time position working on Victoria’s major road projects.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Environment and Sustainability Advisor you will be responsible for monitoring compliance within the project contract, ensuring all operations are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation and approvals. In addition, the role is to identify and implement any feasible improvement opportunities. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing advice for environmental approvals and due diligence assessments

Participating in 3rd party Authority Audits.

Providing technical advice to projects and the long-term maintenance contracts across Federal / State approvals and licences.

Reviewing and providing advice on environmental monitoring programs and results.

Managing a register of environmental licences for compliance; identifying and escalating potential non-conformances.

Developing and implementing an audit schedule to ensure ongoing compliance needs are met.

Undertake site travel and support as required

Develop and maintain Environmental Management Plan, Recycled First Plan initiatives and sub-plans

Ensure sites and assets comply with environmental licences/permits/approvals and legislation

Support, Advise and review environmental incidents, risks and opportunities

ABOUT YOU

Tertiary Qualifications (Degree) in Environmental Science/ Engineering/ Energy / Management, Sustainability or similar.

Minimum 2-3 years environmental management experience. Experience in road construction and/or a maintenance environment will be highly regarded.

Current Drivers licence.

Collaborative team player with strong communication skills, both verbally and written with all levels of an organisation.

High attention to detail and analytical skills.

Effective planning, time management and organisational skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

Long term career progression plans within a company that nurtures personal growth and development

Friendly, supportive team environment with strong focus on family and safety

Tool Of Trade Vehicle provided

As a requirement the successful applicant will need to be involved in our pre-employment check process which include, a National Police check, reference checks, Pre-Employment Medical and validation of qualifications. Please advise the recruitment team is there are any concerns.

How to apply

**Closing Date**: 13 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time



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