Environmental Advisor

JOB REF:WesCEF509756
- **Fantastic opportunity to make an impact and build relationships**:

- **Part of a supportive team located in our Kwinana manufacturing plant and supporting operations throughout Western Australia.**:

- **This is full time permanent position, based in Kwinana with flexible working options available.**

WesCEF enriches the lives of people and business activities every day by manufacturing and distributing essential products that sustain modern living. We have operations around Australia and employ around 1,300 people nationally.

Our diverse businesses are well-recognised industry leaders in their own right and continuously strive to find innovative and sustainable ways to meet customers' needs in existing and new chemical, gas and fertiliser markets.

We recognise that our people are central to our success; after all they have helped drive our businesses to become well-recognised industry leaders for over 100 years. We are a talented and engaged group of people who strive to support our innovative and sustainable businesses through diversity of thinking, skills and experiences.

WesCEF believe in a safe and sustainable future for all. Our decarbonisation journey includes building upon our strong track record of emissions reductions, as well as seizing exciting growth opportunities presented in a decarbonising world. We are committed to an interim target of a 30% reduction by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050.

**About the opportunity**:
Reporting to the Senior Environmental Advisor, you will advise and support our businesses to achieve corporate environmental goals and to ensure statutory requirements are met, risks are minimised and innovative management strategies developed. In addition you will:

- Complete monitoring and reporting requirements for operational assets.
- Support the maintenance of environmental management systems.
- Provide input into planning and implementation of environmental strategies that align with business objectives and growth projects.
- Monitor and communicate changes to relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practices to assess business readiness and system capabilities and implement strategies to address.
- Participate in risk assessments, provide support and guidance to site personnel, support permitting requirements.
- Demonstrate positive safety culture through work conduct and active participation in safety activities.
- Promote company values and engaging with other team members to contribute to a positive environment.

**About you**:
You will be able to work autonomously with limited guidance while being a valuable team player. In addition you will have:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Carbon and Energy Management, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated a high level of organisation and communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience of environmental and related legislation.
- Previous experience work on operational facilities.

**We value our employees by offering**:

- Competitive remuneration including allocation of Wesfarmers shares and participation in our annual incentive plan.
- Employer parental leave payment up to 16 weeks.
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across our diverse businesses and the Wesfarmers Group.
- Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated lease vehicle packaging.
- Access to a range of employee benefits across WesCEF and Wesfarmers.

This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career in line with our clear vision for growth. At WesCEF, we offer you the opportunity to build the career you want. We are looking for people who are excited by the challenges of our business and variety this role offers. In return, we offer the recognition and rewards you deserve for making a real impact every day.

We are committed to building a positive and diverse workforce that is representative of the people who live in the communities where we operate. Fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results. We welcome and encourage people from different backgrounds and particularly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We pride ourselves on developing and supporting people and recognize the importance of flexibility. When you apply, please let us know if you are seeking a flexible employment arrangement.