Field Environmental Expert

5 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia ElectraNet Full time
ElectraNet Overview
As a leading electricity transmission network operator, ElectraNet is committed to delivering reliable and efficient energy solutions to South Australians. Our company culture emphasizes a supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented work environment where employees can thrive.

About the Role
The Field Environmental Advisor will play a critical role in providing expert environmental and cultural heritage advice for major construction projects. This field-based position requires overseeing contractor performance, managing complex field activities, and ensuring effective environmental controls are in place.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide subject matter expert environmental and cultural heritage advice for major construction projects.
  • Oversee contractor performance in delivering high voltage infrastructure projects.
  • Manage and respond effectively to complex field activities.
  • Exercise independent professional judgement and influence contractor performance.

Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar field-based environmental position within a similar industry or linear infrastructure projects (approximately 5+ years).
  • Experience in site contractor management, including coaching, mentoring, and skills development.
  • Previous experience with field environmental monitoring techniques, including vegetation and cultural heritage surveys, soil sampling, and groundwater testing and data analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience in applying relevant environmental management legislation.
  • Expert knowledge of contemporary environmental practices and key issues relevant to construction.
  • Sound analytical, auditing, and investigation skills.
  • Strong analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills, including knowledge of ICAM (Incident Cause Analysis Method) or similar.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing environmental and information systems, particularly Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

What We Offer
  • A competitive remuneration package based on level of experience.
  • Performance bonus eligibility of up to 15%.
  • Flexible and remote working arrangements, including regular work from home.
  • 15 days personal/carers leave per year.
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer or 4 weeks as secondary carer.
  • Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave.
  • Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations.


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