Environment & Sustainability Advisor

Kapitol Group is one of Australia’s fastest-growing construction companies, transforming the industry through innovation, technology, and a commitment to excellence._ _We’re driven by our core values—Supportive, Authentic, Inspirational, Driven, and Customer-Centric—and we’re looking for a talented and proactive **Environment & Sustainability Advisor**to assist with embedding a culture of sustainability, best practice environmental initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across our operations.

**_ Why Kapitol Group?_**
- Career Growth: Advance your skills with leadership and professional development programs.
- Innovative Work: Be part of industry-leading projects powered by cutting-edge technology.
- Well-Being Focus: Enjoy a safe, sustainable, and flexible working environment.
- Recognition & Impact: Contribute to award-winning projects that make a difference.
- Inclusive work place: We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer 2024-25.

**_ What You’ll Do:_**
- Assist the ESG Manager with sustainability strategy, planning and reporting
- Contribute to analysis and reporting for ESG metrics and activities including carbon emissions and waste
- Develop, maintain, and improve our Environment & Sustainability system to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Ensure management plans are active, up to date and regularly audited for continuous improvement on all projects sites
- Oversee all project environmental monitoring, site assessments, remediation and advisory for project site teams
- Audit environmental compliance of projects, and advise relevant strategies to improve environmental management and compliance
- Engage with Project teams, Procurement and Commercial to implement best practise initiatives across operations
- Actively contribute to embedding a culture of sustainability, thought leadership, and inducting and training staff on regulatory requirements
- Guide project and design teams with ESD initiatives including Green Star requirements such as material selection / substitutions and reducing embodied carbon
- Support our New Business team with pursuits, tendering and scoping new projects

**_ Who You Are:_**
- A genuine passion and drive to continually improve environment and sustainability practices
- Tertiary qualifications in the Environment and Sustainability field, or a related discipline
- Circa 5+ years' experience in a relevant Environmental role, ideally with experience/understanding of the construction industry
- Current Drivers License and own transport
- Track record of overseeing environmental site assessments and remediation activities
- Well versed with relevant environmental legislation
- Moderate-to-advanced understanding of environmental management requirements in construction
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing, teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical mindset with the ability to collect and interpret data to drive decision-making
- Training and coaching experience (desirable)

**_ What’s In It for You?_**
- Enjoy a balanced **5-day work week** and flexible working environment.
- Benefit from unparalleled training programs, **fast-tracked career growth**, exposure to projects across a variety of sectors.
- Access exclusive **perks** such as free health assessments and paid parental leave for both primary and secondary care givers.
- Join an organisation that believes in breaking down silos and fostering **open, dynamic internal communications.