Environmental Compliance Lead

2 weeks ago

Traralgon, Victoria, Australia Gippsland Water Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Are you passionate about environmental management, with an eye for detail? Do you want to work for one of Victoria's largest regional water corporations to help protect Gippsland's precious environment? If so, we want to hear from you

Our organisation

We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater and waste recovery services to ensure the economy and liveability of the central Gippsland region.

We are focused on:

  • Maintaining affordable quality water and wastewater services for our customers
  • Our sustainable future and future of the region
  • Continuing to strengthen the important role we play in our local communities.

There are many benefits in working for us, we offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Work variety
  • A positive environment
  • Work/life balance, with the opportunity to negotiate flexible working arrangements.

We focus on building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.

Our reward and recognition framework has been developed to support a constructive culture and is focused on consistently recognising and encouraging the demonstration of our values as well as outstanding performance.

We do truly meaningful work within a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

The role

The Environmental Compliance Lead is responsible for leading and enhancing our Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO14001:2015 to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and regulatory requirements. The role also provides expert advice on environmental risks and strategic leadership across drinking water catchment and biodiversity management functions.

What you'll bring

  • Strong skills and experience in handling, analysis and interpretation of environmental data against legislation, policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Sound judgement in prioritising competing demands and preventing and responding to environmental incidents, balancing operational, regulatory and reputational considerations.
  • Experience in leadership and a commitment to a positive team and organisational culture.
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and an ability to engage effectively with external regulators, partner agencies and internal staff of all levels.
  • Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict compliance deadlines.

Freedom

We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees' varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.

How to apply

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Shannon Dwyer, Senior Environment and Sustainability Lead on

Applications close on Sunday 28 September 2025.

Before applying for the position applicants should read the position description and included selection criteria. All applicants need to provide a statement addressing all selection criteria along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position.

Please note that if you do not fully address the selection criteria you may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.

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