Environmental Compliance

Our ESG Advisory & Assurance (Sustainability) team work with organisations to help them manage the risks and opportunities associated with non-financial issues, and to enhance all aspects of reporting and communication. We also provide assurance services for overall non-financial disclosures to enhance the credibility of reported information. At KPMG we believe that business has a vital role to play in solving social and environmental problems. Our team are innovative and forward-thinking leaders in Sustainability, harnessing the energy and capabilities of our people to achieve positive impacts for people and the planet.

**Your Opportunity**

Our Environmental team help organisations meet their environmental compliance obligations, and go beyond compliance to enhance their environmental performance, in key sectors including infrastructure, government, mining, power and utilities, transport, defence, energy, oil and gas and retail.

In response to a growing demand for our environmental advisory services, there is an exciting opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to join our team in Melbourne, Sydney or Perth.

KPMG's environmental specialists support a wide variety of Australian and International organisations with a multitude of environmental advisory services in both the public and private sectors, including:

- Planning and delivery of environmental compliance audits.
- Development, implementation, and review of Environmental Management Systems to ISO 14001.
- Identification and assessment of environmental risks and opportunities.
- Development, implementation and review of environmental strategy, targets and initiatives including Key Performance Indicators.
- Natural capital, biodiversity, and conservation.
- Identification, implementation, and review of corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Management and reporting of environmental compliance data.
- Design and develop environmental compliance frameworks, management systems, policies, processes, guidelines, procedures, and controls to enhance environmental management performance.
- Environmental Due Diligence.
- Environmental components of broader sustainability / ESG strategies.

**How are you extraordinary?**
- You are a project management pro, with a love of big-picture thinking and the skills to see projects from beginning to end; such as establishing project details, performance measurement baselines, key milestones, work breakdown structures, and resource planning. Strong communication skills and an ability to develop and strengthen client relationships.
- You get things done You’re organized, efficient, and have a high attention to detail to deliver impactful outcomes.
- You are passionate about the importance of fantastic communication to share ideas, inspire, and create change. You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms.

**Your Experience**

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

- Excellent knowledge of environmental management and compliance, with demonstrated strong experience in environmental compliance auditing and advisory, conducting risk identification and assessment, designing Environmental Management Systems and / or Frameworks and developing and implementing corrective actions and mitigation controls.
- General environmental technical expertise across a range of areas including biodiversity, water, waste, air quality.
- Environmental lead auditor accreditation would be very favourably considered.
- Experience across a variety of sectors, with a strong skillset in infrastructure, government and mining.

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental or natural sciences, including engineering with an environmental or science focus and/or a Masters degree or other relevant post-graduate environmental qualifications will be very favourably considered.

**Additional Information**:
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid pare