Environmental Sustainability Specialist

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia SA Water Full time
About the Role

SA Water is seeking a dedicated Environmental Impact Assessment Officer to provide expert advice and services across our Asset Lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that environmental, heritage, and development approvals are in place, compliant, and aligned with our goal of achieving sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide thorough assessments to ensure that all environmental, heritage, and development approvals are identified, facilitated, and understood, minimising delays or costs to projects.
  • Conduct and manage environmental and heritage assessments, ensuring risks and impacts are identified, understood, and mitigated. Review Contractor Environmental Management Plans to ensure compliance with identified risks and approval conditions.
  • Perform inspections and audits based on risk to ensure management plans are effectively implemented, and communicate outcomes to contractors and project managers
  • Maintain and implement environmental frameworks, including Water Affecting Activity and Native Vegetation Clearance approvals, to maximise efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.

Requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in a science or environment discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in undertaking environmental impact assessments and demonstrated experience in environmental auditing and inspections.
  • Knowledge of Commonwealth and State planning, environmental and heritage legislation relevant to environmental impact assessment.
  • Skills in collaboration, communication, negotiation and influencing.
  • Experience in contract management and working with contractors to achieve outcomes – Desirable.
  • Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems and understanding of environmental sustainability approaches – Desirable.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal Heritage issues associated with delivering infrastructure projects – Desirable.
  • Sound understanding of potential environmental impacts relating to SA Water's activities – Desirable.

About SA Water
SA Water is a leading water utility company that provides reliable and trusted water services to over 1.8 million South Australians. Our mission is to deliver sustainable and healthy water services that support the prosperity of our state. We are committed to being climate-ready and guided by environmental goals and practices that enable continued service delivery for future generations.

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia IIQAF Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Sustainability Specialist to join our team at IIQAF. As an Environmental Sustainability Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sustainable solutions to environmental problems. Your expertise in environmental engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry will be essential in...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia UGL Full time

    Job Title: Environmental Sustainability SpecialistJob Summary: UGL is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Specialist to support the provision of background information for environmental assessments, manage sustainability data, and perform other general project support duties to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the Rail Network and associated...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia UGL Full time

    About the RoleUGL is seeking a highly skilled Environmental Sustainability Specialist to join our team. As an Environmental Sustainability Specialist, you will be responsible for providing background information to support environmental assessments, managing sustainability data, and archiving project-related documents.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch public and...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia EBR Full time

    Join EBR as an Environmental Sustainability Specialist and contribute to our client's global engineering and advisory company. This role is based in Neutral Bay and involves working with a multidisciplinary project team to provide environmental advice and support.Key responsibilities include:Conducting desktop and field-based terrestrial biodiversity...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia EBR Full time

    At EBR, we are seeking an Environmental Sustainability Specialist to join our team. This role will provide an opportunity to expand your industry knowledge and gain invaluable insights that cannot be found elsewhere.The position will be based in a dynamic and vibrant ecology team that collaborates across Australia. As an Environmental Sustainability...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia BMD Constructions Full time

    About BMD ConstructionsWe are a leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, committed to excellence and a strong global presence. Our team of over 2000 skilled professionals specialises in transformative infrastructure across diverse sectors.Our company values diversity and inclusivity, providing a flexible and rewarding work...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia BMD Constructions Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an Environmental Sustainability Specialist to join our team at BMD Constructions. As a key member of our project team, you will play a critical role in championing eco-friendly practices and driving environmental innovation across our projects.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement effective environmental management systems in...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia John Holland Full time

    About John HollandJohn Holland is seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Manager to join their team on the Inland Rail project. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and supporting others to facilitate environment and sustainability deliverables for the project.Key Responsibilities:Coordinate and provide day-to-day specialist...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia EBR Full time

    Job Description:Environmental Sustainability Manager - EBROur client, EBR, is currently seeking an Environmental Sustainability Manager for the Environmental Department.The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing environmental policy and strategy, catchment management, asbestos and construction waste management, and providing...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia John Holland Full time

    About John HollandJohn Holland is seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Manager to join their team in regional NSW. This role will involve leading and supporting others to facilitate environment and sustainability deliverables for the Inland Rail project.Key Responsibilities:Coordinate and provide day-to-day specialist environmental and...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia EBR Full time

    Our client, EBR, is seeking a highly skilled Environmental Sustainability Manager to lead the City Environment Department in delivering environmental policy, strategy, and plan, catchment management, and specialist technical advice on environmental matters.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement environmental policy and strategy, ensuring alignment with...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Bradman Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Specialist to join our team as a Carbon Project Development Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing environmental compliance requirements and the feasibility of potential sites/land for regenerative carbon projects.About the CompanyOur client is a...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia IIQAF Full time

    Environmental EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Engineer to join our team at IIQAF. As a key member of our environmental team, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement environmentally friendly systems and processes to minimize the...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia BMD Constructions Full time

    About BMD ConstructionsBMD Constructions is a leading integrated engineering, construction, and urban development business in Australia. With a strong presence in the Philippines and the United Kingdom, we are committed to delivering transformative infrastructure projects across diverse sectors.Our Commitment to SustainabilityWe recognize the importance of...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia SLR Consulting Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Environmental Sustainability Specialist to join our Climate Change and Net-Zero Strategy team in the APAC region. The successful candidate will have a strong background in climate change strategy and sustainability.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport client projects and deliver high-quality services in line with the...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Bradman Renewable Energy & Carbon Recruitment Full time

    {"title": "Environmental Sustainability Manager", "content": "Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Manager to lead our environmental initiatives in renewable energy projects. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring regulatory approvals and compliance in standalone BESS and hybrid Solar Farms.Key...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia EBR Full time

    About EBRAs a global engineering and advisory company, we operate worldwide, providing advisory, design, delivery, and asset management services on projects across the globe.We're always innovating to explore and deliver solutions to our clients with our own ingenuity. With constant growth, we're looking for a talented individual to join our team.Join our...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia IIQAF Full time

    Environmental EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Engineer to join our team at IIQAF. As a key member of our environmental team, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement environmentally friendly systems and processes to minimize...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia IIQAF Full time

    Environmental EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Engineer to join our team at IIQAF. As a key member of our environmental team, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement environmentally friendly systems and processes to minimize the...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia CPB Contractors Full time

    About the RoleCPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to support the Warringah Freeway Upgrade project in North Sydney. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the project's environmental sustainability and compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement environmental management plans, assessments,...