Environmental Officer

Environmental Officer InfraBuild invites applications for the position of Environmental Officer. About the role The Environment Officer will support the Environment Manager and operations team in implementing and maintaining environmental management systems. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement across the organisation’s national operations, which encompass 21 sites in NSW, VIC, QLD and SA. This role can be based at any of our NSW recycling sites – Chipping Norton, Hexham, Wetherill Park or Newcastle. Frequent travel across NSW and periodic interstate travel is required. Responsibilities Assist in the review, maintenance, and improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001 requirements. Identify and implement environmental improvement projects aligned to the national plan. Assist in investigating and managing incidents and corrective actions, ensuring response and timeline requirements are met. Ensure operational controls are reviewed, in place and documented for all applicable environmental aspects. Analyse and interpret environmental data to support decision‑making and compliance reporting. Maintain accurate environmental records and databases. Qualifications and experience required Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. A full driver’s licence and own vehicle. Demonstrated ability in data collection, analysis, and reporting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with regulators, internal stakeholders, and external consultants. Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret technical information in areas of responsibility. Experience in the waste, recycling, manufacturing, or heavy industry sectors is an advantage. Benefits Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. Long service leave after 5 years: Employees not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service. Employee Benefits Program: Discounts for employees, friends and family on a wide range of products and services from partner brands. Corporate rates for private health insurance: Access to discounted coverage through NIB Health Insurance. About us InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business. We produce steel using electric arc furnaces and deliver solutions for commercial and residential construction, large‑scale infrastructure and primary producers. Our ambition is to be carbon neutral by 2030, and each day we help build futures through sustainable steel. Our recycling business supplies processed ferrous scrap and non‑ferrous products for our domestic steel mills in Sydney and Melbourne, and serves both domestic and international markets. With 26 sites, we contribute around 1.4 million tonnes of recycled metals annually to our steelmaking operations. Why work here? Work with a greater purpose: Join us in pursuing a sustainable future and driving our carbon‑neutral ambition. Work well – live better: We support a healthy work‑life balance and value every person’s well‑being. Build your own future: Grow and lead your own development in a culture that encourages autonomy. Equal Opportunity We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr