Environment Manager

Environment Manager We are seeking a dynamic and motivated professional to join our team as the Environment Group Manager for Cairns. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the General Manager – Cairns and Regional General Manager - NQ to oversee the daily operations of the Cairns Environment group. This includes managing Human Resources, Business Development and Marketing, Information Technology, Financial Reporting, and administrative activities. A crucial aspect of your responsibilities will be to lead, mentor, and develop the Environment group's business support team. About You As the ideal candidate, you are an ambitious and energetic individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Taking initiative and solving problems come naturally to you, and you thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality work even under tight deadlines. Your interpersonal prowess allows you to navigate challenging situations with ease, building and maintaining strong relationships with both your team and stakeholders. You should also possess A degree in environmental science, environmental management, ecology / botany / zoology, or a related field. Solid expertise in business development, legislative requirements, and technical proficiency across various environmental disciplines, particularly in the infrastructure delivery and mining sectors. Demonstrated commercial acumen, including managing people, budgets, client relationships, and fostering business growth. Knowledge of licensing and auditing, along with expertise in environmental disciplines such as noise, air quality, water, flora, and / or soil monitoring and assessment management. Familiarity with environmental legislation and planning policies. Proven experience in delivering environmental solutions for major development, infrastructure, and mining projects. Background working on a variety of environmental assessment and planning projects. Willingness to travel as needed, including extended fieldwork in remote areas. What We Offer In addition to a competitive salary, our company provides a diverse and inclusive work environment with a team of dedicated and experienced environmental experts. We prioritise your professional development and well‑being, offering benefits such as : Certified Family Inclusive workplace with Flexible Work Arrangements available. An anniversary day off each year. Reimbursement for 1 x Professional Membership per year. Paid Parental and Partner Leave. $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance per year, along with other health and wellness initiatives. Additional annual leave purchase scheme and salary packaging options. Professional and technical development programs, including study assistance and online learning opportunities. Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition, and more. Who are we RPS, A Tetra Tech company - representing an exciting new chapter in our business, RPS became a Tetra Tech company in January 2023. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market‑leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Our Approach Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace : ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’ Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr