Environmental Technician

Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding team as we embark on an exciting journey of organisational growth and innovation, working towards our vision of becoming Australia's Port for the Future.
Work on meaningful initiatives that will help create prosperity for North Queensland's communities.
Enjoy an environment that provides attractive benefits including flexibility, true work-life balance and generous opportunities for professional development.
About the Port The Port of Townsville Limited (the Port) has been actively shaping the future of Townsville and North Queensland for almost 160 years.
Today, we are Australia's largest port for zinc, lead, copper, sugar and fertiliser.
Additionally, we handle more motor vehicles and containerised goods than any other port in Northern Australia.
The goods that flow through our ports are grown, mined, manufactured and used to better the lives of more than 800,000 people across a vast catchment area, spanning from Hinchinbrook to the Burdekin and west to Mount Isa.
On average, more than 7.5 million tonnes of goods, worth more than $11.4 billion, cross our wharves each year.
Thanks to our customers, we are one of the country's most diverse ports, linking more than 30 different commodities to 130 ports in 44 countries.
The Townsville port is also an increasingly strategic forward mounting location in Australia's Defence capabilities, as well as an important tourism enabler due to its modern dedicated cruise ship terminal.
Working with us The Port of Townsville is expanding its team of passionate and innovative professionals as we undergo a period of significant and sustainable growth.
We are currently undertaking the biggest port expansion in our history, trade volumes are expected to triple by 2050 as new projects in rare earth, critical minerals and renewable energy come to realisation and demand for Defence and cruise shipping capacity is rapidly increasing.
In the coming years we will be challenged to continue to deliver highly competitive day to day port operations, drive improvements in sustainability across all areas of the business and deliver major capital works projects that will ensure our capacity to facilitate the trade demands of the future.
We are currently looking for exceptional talent to join our team as we embark on this journey.
Are you a proactive and ambitious individual with a passion for making a real impact?
This is your chance to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your ideas and contributions will be valued.
The Port provides a supportive workplace culture that is committed to improving diversity and fostering inclusivity.
With a strong focus on nurturing growth and continuous learning, you'll have the resources and guidance to excel in your role and beyond.
About the role and you Within the Climate & Environment business unit, the purpose of the position is to provide support, advice and guidance regarding environmental management to minimise emissions and potential impacts on the sensitive environments and communities around the Port of Townsville and Lucinda.
A primary responsibility for the position is the timely implementation of Port's environmental monitoring programs.
Conduct field work as required including appropriate collection/dispatch of samples and maintenance of field records in accordance with the Ports Environmental Management System (EMS) schedule, procedures and relevant standards. Organise and maintain in good order all environmental monitoring equipment. Maintain the environmental monitoring storeroom and sufficient supplies for monitoring requirements. Maintain a database for all environmental monitoring records. Assist with presentation and analysis of monitoring results. Continue to develop and implement the Environmental Management System (EMS) to drive continual improvement throughout the Port. With support from supervisor, oversee assigned projects, contracts or consultancies related to environmental monitoring programs. Assist with reporting on the unit's corporate requirements. Provide input into Team Planet initiatives as part of Port Vision 2050. Assist with responses to environmental incidents, complaints and injured wildlife sightings as required. Assist with community groups, port tours, school groups and other public engagement activities. Experience you'll need To be successful in the role, you will require:
Tertiary Qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business or other discipline relevant to the position. Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence. National Police Check. Pre-employment Medical – Functional 10kg. Knowledge or experience in the implementation and maintenance of environmental monitoring programs. Well-developed analytical and communication skills. Well-developed organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Advanced skills in MS suite. Demonstrated experience in the use of relevant Microsoft Office applications for data analysis. Application process Click apply and follow the prompts Attach your current resume and a cover letter to your application Applications close 11pm Sunday, 20 October 2024 For enquiries, please contact . At the Port of Townsville, we value and celebrate the diversity of our community and recognise that it enriches our workplace.
We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to come forward, confident that you will be met with respect and consideration.
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