Environmental Specialist

Influence the way we do business
- Permanent position - $131,740 plus superannuation
- Flexible working opportunities

**About the role**

We are excited to announce a permanent opportunity for an Environmental Specialist. This role is designed to drive the Corporation’s environmental sustainability efforts by leading Environmental Regulatory Compliance and Assurance Programs. Additionally, you will support the development and implementation of corporate environmental performance metrics.

Provide advice on implementation of environmental approvals in accordance with environmental legislation to support the design, construction, and operation of Water Corporation assets in alignment to Thrive 2035.

This role will be based in our Leederville office and will be initially reporting to the Team Leader - Governance, Assurance and Performance. This role involves both office and regular state-wide field-based work so flexibility is required to meet the project needs.

**Who are we?**

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

**Real benefits that matter**
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation up to 14%
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

**What the role will involve**
- Develop and deliver environmental assurance programs and activities (including supporting audits under ISO Standards).
- Plan and coordinate logistics for audit/assurance activities in line with the environmental assurance schedule.
- Provide advice on environmental agency expectation to implement approved proposals under environmental legislation.
- Support the delivery of a framework and processes to ensure objectives, management and governance of the Corporation’s environmental sustainability requirements are measured and understood, including and not limited to risk management, performance and reporting, audit and assurance, legal and other requirements (compliance and obligations).
- Build and maintain relationship with key external stakeholders inclusive of regulators, key customers and industry bodies (DWER, Cth DCCEEW, EPA, DBCA, Advocacy groups, Environmental Interest Groups).
- Provide leadership, expert technical advice and review policy and position statements including writing, reviewing and updating protocols and support the development and provision of strategic advice on environmental issues and compliance.
- Support the establishment and implementation of credible scientific data-based metrics to demonstrate Corporate environmental performance.

**Key skills and experience**

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

**Please note**: As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

**Applications close 18th September 2024**

**Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace**:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website