Environmental Impact Officer

3 weeks ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Water Full time

About the Company 

Every day our people provide reliable and trusted water services for more than 1.8 million South Australians. Our work helps ensure this state is a sustainable and healthy place to work and live. 

Our business supports our state’s prosperity and is significant in both size and impact. With a commitment to being climate-ready, we are guided by environmental goals and practices that enable continued service delivery, not just for today’s community, but for future generations.  

For more than 165 years we have been delivering services for South Australians. Ongoing adaptation is necessary, and our people are encouraged to share and develop innovative solutions and fresh ideas. We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for South Australians.

In short, we make a positive different to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in every day. 

About the Role

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering world-class environmental practices? SA Water is seeking dedicated Environmental Impact Assessment Officers to provide expert advice and services across our Asset Lifecycle, ensuring that environmental, heritage, and development approvals are in place, compliant, and aligned with our goal of achieving sustainable outcomes.

Multiple opportunities are available, and we encourage early applications.

About the Person

You are a passionate and detail-oriented environmental professional with a deep understanding of environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance. You thrive in dynamic environments, where your expertise in managing environmental, heritage, and development approvals ensures projects run smoothly and sustainably. Your ability to identify risks, provide clear guidance, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders sets you apart from others.

We welcome applications from graduates with relevant experience who are eager to contribute and grow in this role.

About Science and Strategy

The Science and Strategy group employs scientific approaches to address present and upcoming challenges. They execute a strategy driven by customer preferences to elevate the SA Water brand and position us for future success.

Your responsibilities for this opportunity 

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day. 

You will: 

  •  Provide thorough assessments to ensure that all environmental, heritage, and development approvals are identified, facilitated, and understood, minimising delays or costs to projects.
  • Conduct and manage environmental and heritage assessments, ensuring risks and impacts are identified, understood, and mitigated. Review Contractor Environmental Management Plans to ensure compliance with identified risks and approval conditions.
  • Perform inspections and audits based on risk to ensure management plans are effectively implemented, and communicate outcomes to contractors and project managers
  • Maintain and implement environmental frameworks, including Water Affecting Activity and Native Vegetation Clearance approvals, to maximise efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.

Your success in this role will come from: 

  •  Tertiary qualifications in a science or environment discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in undertaking environmental impact assessments and demonstrated experience in environmental auditing and inspections.
  • Knowledge of Commonwealth and State planning, environmental and heritage legislation relevant to environmental impact assessment.
  • Skills in collaboration, communication, negotiation and influencing.
  • Experience in contract management and working with contractors to achieve outcomes – Desirable.
  • Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems and understanding of environmental sustainability approaches – Desirable.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal Heritage issues associated with delivering infrastructure projects – Desirable.
  • Sound understanding of potential environmental impacts relating to SA Water’s activities – Desirable.

Further information can be found in the attached PD –Environmental Impact Assessment Officer

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Brit Lee from the Talent Acquisition team brit.lee@sawater.com.au.

Applications close 4pm, 11th November 2024.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.    

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