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Senior Environmental Officer

Deagon Temporary AU$78 - AU$86 per hour Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Senior Environmental Officer will play a key role in providing expert environmental advice and support within the public sector. Based in Deagon, this contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can assist with the effective management of environmental risks, approvals and compliance obligations to support critical projects.
  • 5 year Contract Role
  • Support the delivery of a complex, multi-billion-dollar transport program

About Our Client

You will be working within a well respected State Government Department with a focus on large-scale infrastructure projects. They are committed to sustainable practices and ensuring environmental compliance across all operations alongside achieving outstanding safety, quality, value, community and stakeholder outcomes

Job Description

  • Undertake specialist environmental and technical support activities across projects to support compliance with relevant legislative frameworks, including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
  • Support EPBC Act processes, including preparation, coordination and review of documentation for EPBC referrals, EPBC self-assessment requests, Public Environmental Reports and supporting technical material.
  • Assist with the coordination, completion and submission of two EPBC referrals, ensuring regulatory requirements, assessment pathways and project timeframes are aligned.
  • Review draft environmental permits, licences and approvals, as required.
  • Assist with the establishment and ongoing management of environmental offset contracts, including development of offset management, maintenance, reporting and compliance requirements.
  • Support environmental approvals pathways, including preparation and review of Compliance Management Plans for the treatment and reuse of contaminated materials, including PFAS-affected materials.
  • Review design packages and documentation, including fauna management, water quality, site establishment, erosion and sediment control, and fencing layouts.
  • Review environmental documentation including, but not limited to, Environmental Design Reports, Environmental Management Plans (planning, construction and operational), and specialist technical reports.
  • Assist with Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) ratings assessments, including coordination of evidence, compliance checks and reporting.
  • Coordinate with project teams, specialist consultants and regulatory agencies to ensure environmental requirements, survey needs, mitigation measures and approval timeframes are clearly identified, communicated and integrated into project schedules.
  • Undertake construction site inspections and audits to verify compliance with relevant environmental plans, approvals and requirements.
  • Respond to project environmental enquiries, support compliance activities, and contribute environmental inputs into design development, construction activities, governance papers and project documentation.
  • Identify and manage environmental risks and issues with the potential to impact project delivery, approvals, cost or reputation, and implement practical, solution-focused responses in collaboration with the project team.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Environmental Officer should have:

  • Relevant qualifications in environmental science, environmental management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in environmental management within the public sector or construction industry.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory requirements in Australia.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate environmental risks.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Experience in preparing and reviewing environmental management plans.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding environmental compliance
  • Current holder of Class C driver's licence.



  • An Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professional (ISAP) is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate of $78 per hour.
  • Temporary position with the opportunity to contribute to impactful construction projects.
  • Work within a reputable public sector organisation in Deagon.
  • Collaborative and professional team environment.
  • Opportunities to apply and expand your expertise in environmental management.
  • Long Term contract role with time to make a true impact across multiple projects.



If you are passionate about environmental sustainability and want to play an integral part of these projects success, please apply here!

Contact
Callum Bowie
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7002838
Phone number

Job summary

Function
Mining, Energy & Resources
Specialisation
Health, Safety & Environment Quality
Industry
Public Sector
Location
Deagon
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Callum Bowie
Consultant phone
Job Reference
JN-042026-7002838
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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