Environmental Scientist

3 weeks ago


City of Parramatta Council, Australia Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia Full time

Join Sydney Water and the dynamic Environment and Heritage Services team.

About the role

Fantastic opportunity to join a high performing and supportive team and further your career with Sydney Water This role is responsible for delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for our portfolio of infrastructure projects. The focus is on project work, but the role also provides technical support for the strategic and operational business needs.

Responsibilities:

- Technical and Environmental Expertise: Apply your technical knowledge and judgement to balance cost, risk, and outcomes - ensuring environmental assessments and approvals meet legislative requirements, stakeholder expectations and environmental outcomes.
- Environmental Assessment and Approvals Delivery: Determine appropriate approval pathways, follow established procedures to prepare EIAs aligned with statutory and industry standards, and support the acquisition of environmental permits. Provide technical advice and use enterprise knowledge to enable efficient project delivery.
- Commercial and Legal Responsibilities: Engage professional services within procurement guidelines, respond to relevant legislation with guidance from senior staff, and remain flexible to support additional projects and duties as required by Sydney Water.

About You:

In addition to a Degree or other Tertiary Qualification in Environmental Science / Planning/ Management (or another relevant discipline) and a driver's licence we are looking for:

- At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience e.g. with an environmental or engineering consultancy, utilities or infrastructure provider
- Demonstrated experience in environmental planning, environmental impact assessment and environmental approvals for infrastructure assets
- Applied knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and current environmental issues
- Experience delivering environmental assessments and approvals considering risk, cost and performance drivers
- Ability to work well in a team and develop effective working relationships
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Why join us

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality, fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects.

We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits.

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

- Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
- Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
- Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
- 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
- Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.
- Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
- Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

Sydney Water is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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