Senior Environmental Advisor – WA Metronet

WHO WE ARE

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

NEWest Alliance is a multidisciplinary collaboration between CPB Contractors and Downer, working with the Public Transport Authority to deliver two projects (Yanchep Rail Extension and Thornlie-Cockburn Link) as part of METRONET. 

As the Senior Environmental Advisor, you will be assigned a number of key responsibilities to manage within our company which will have a direct impact on our business. You will play a key role in driving first class sustainability outcomes through your passion, ability and drive to succeed. This will be a full time permanent role based out of the NEWest Alliance’s Bibra Lake office and at site compounds as required.

Some of your key responsibilities will include

• Provide sound and timely environmental technical advice, training and assistance to the Project;
• Perform and supervise tasks in accordance with environmental protocols, and identify, assess and manage environmental hazards associated with project activities
• Obtain environmental approvals, permits, licenses and consents required by the Project;
• Amend, implement and audit the Construction Environmental Management Plan, and review Contractor Environmental Management Plans to ensure conformance to requirements;
• Develop, implement and deliver Project environmental inductions, toolboxes, training and awareness;
• Establish and maintain Project environmental registers, including permitting and approvals, risk, obligations, ground disturbance, soil tracking, waste management and tracking, native fauna interaction, water management, trench inspections, and inspections, audits and monitoring;
• Develop, implement and report on project environmental monitoring programs;
• Maintain a positive and outcome driven relationship with key Project team members, client environmental representatives and project management and supervision teams
• Participate in planning and construction meetings
• Undertake field inspections and audits on environmental performance criteria, compliance and defects and respond to incidents
• Regular liaison with site personnel particularly working closely with Area Managers, Senior Project Engineers and Project Engineers
• Help to create and support a climate that encourages environmental and sustainability innovation and receptivity to implementing environmental and sustainability initiatives that are aligned with budget
• Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities that enhance role performance and support career development
• Consistently demonstrate expected behaviors in respect of safety and environmental management

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental management or a related field
• At least 7 -10 years’ experience in civil construction environmental management, with site-based experience and experience in implementing environmental management systems
• Sound understanding of Western Australia Environmental Legislation with proven ability to review and interpret relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice and contractual requirements to comply with environmental industry requirements
• Demonstrated ability in developing and interpreting project related documents and preparing reports and monitoring compliance documentation
• Effective time and people management skills including planning and sequencing of work, and personal time management
• Demonstrated effective on-ground problem solving techniques and skills especially as it relates to delivery of environmental outcomes

WHAT WE OFFER

• Our Zero Harm initiative : A genuine commitment to the health and safety of all on the Downer team
• Attractive, market competitive remuneration package
• A diverse and supportive work environment where individuals are encouraged to show initiative
• A genuine career path to high performers seeking to develop their career within a growing company
• Being part of an experienced and supportive environmental team, training and mentorship and the chance to work on an iconic major infrastructure project.

To apply for this great opportunity, please click on “Apply Now” button. 

Applications submitted via email will not be accepted. For more information please contact Victoria Ingram victoria.ingram2@downergroup.com 

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