Environmental Advisor

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our client is seeking to engage an Environmental Advisor on a Full time, Permanent basis.

**Position Overview**

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Assist in the development and implementation of environmental compliance programs
- Undertaking audits and inspections in site and office environments
- Undertake reporting to environmental authorities
- Participate in Health and Safety Environmental (ISO 14001) certification process.
- Traveling Interstate to our facilities
- Organizing and coordinating environmental activities with our contractors
- Attending prestart meetings and deliver took box talks
- Conducting Incident investigation and management including reporting and action follow up
- Working with site and office teams ensuring compliance to current environmental legislation
- Maintaining accurate records and data utilizing company and external systems
- Developing and delivering environmental awareness training sessions for employees & contractors
- Communicating with other departments within the company regarding environmental issues that may affect them
- Participate in developing and implementing environmental policies and procedures to prevent workplace incidents
- Performing risk assessments to determine the potential for accidents or injuries in specific activities or work settings, develop strategies to prevent them from occurring
- Advising managers about effective ways to manage their teams and contractors in an effective manner

**Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications Required**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/Management or Environmental Engineering
- 3-5 years’ experience in a related industry, in an environmental role
- Excellent Knowledge of environmental legislation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A high level of computer skills
- A high level of organisational skills
- A passion for continual improvement of environmental performance
- Ability to lead and motivate on site teams in environmentally sustainable practices
- Auditor qualifications are highly desirable