Technical Advisor Environment

About the role:

We have a fixed term opportunity for an experienced Technical Advisor – Environment (Regional) until 7th February 2025.  

Based in either Karratha or Perth, will see you assisting in coordination of Environmental Compliance across the Northwest Region and provide advice, guidance, and support to regional operations on environmental management issues and improvements.

Enjoy having a 3-day weekend each fortnight with an RDO, by working you full-time hours over nine days.

The role will involve:

Undertake environmental inspections of part IV and Part V regulated assets where required.

Undertake monthly licence and ministerial statement compliance assessment and reporting for part IV and Part V regulated assets in the Pilbara and Kimberley districts.

Determine and coordinate implementation of compliance improvement initiatives.

Monitor and report on environmental performance to regional lead team, operations staff and Environmental Business Unit.

Advise and liaise with regional management and staff on their environmental responsibilities and accountabilities.

Assists in assessing for the requirement of, and obtaining environmental approvals for activities within the Northwest Region

Support the Regional incident management process for Environmental Incidents, including incident reporting, investigation, and determination of corrective actions.

Participate in the implementation of the Corporations Environmental Management System

Liaise with the corporate environmental teams to roll out environmental improvement initiatives.

Assist in compliance and incident reporting administration.

Key skills and experience:

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as environmental science, environmental engineering, or natural resource management and/or considerable experience in leading the delivery of environmental management and influencing environmental strategies, programs and change management in an operational context.

Considerable experience in environmental management, particularly environmental compliance assessment.

Relevant experience in environmental incident management

Knowledge of legislation and standards governing Western Australian state and federal environmental regulation

Relevant experience in environmental and compliance issues directly relevant to the water and wastewater industry

Proven skills in developing relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective environmental management outcomes.

What’s on offer if based in Karratha?

• Remote location allowance from $12,865 per annum (single rate).
• Employees in the Northwest Region have the opportunity to work one hour of overtime each day at the applicable overtime rate.
• Leave loading of 17.5% on annual leave
• Karratha based air-conditioning subsidies.
• Business partner employee discounts
• Subsidised housing

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close 16th August 2024

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. 

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.