Job Opportunity:
We are seeking an Environmental Sustainability Professional to play a key role in positioning our company for success by delivering best-practice environmental performance and ensuring regulatory compliance.
This critical role involves providing technical expertise across a broad range of environmental management activities relevant to waste and systems management. This includes managing environmental waste data, centralising waste management systems, advancing circular economy initiatives, leading enterprise-wide collaboration, supporting the Environmental Management System (EMS), overseeing contractor performance, engaging with regulators, and conducting site inspections.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in science, environmental science, environmental engineering or similar, and 2-3 years' experience in an environmental or waste management role. A driver's license and reliable transport are also required for occasional interstate travel.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage environmental waste data: Capture, maintain, and report waste-related data with accuracy and timeliness to support regulatory compliance and informed decision-making.
* Centralise waste management systems: Lead the integration of waste processes across salmon, prawn, and barramundi operations, transitioning from siloed approaches to a unified, efficient system that delivers cost savings and operational consistency.
* Advance circular economy initiatives: Champion projects that enhance resource recovery, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency in line with sustainability goals.
* Lead enterprise-wide collaboration: Facilitate the Responsible Business Waste Working Group, coordinating monthly meetings and driving the implementation of strategic waste initiatives across the business.
* Support Environmental Management System (EMS): Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our EMS, working closely with the National Systems Manager – Assurance.
* Oversee contractor performance: Manage external contractors engaged in waste and environmental compliance activities, ensuring work is completed to required standards.
* Engage with regulators: Liaise with environmental regulatory bodies as authorised by the National Environment Manager, representing our company professionally and ensuring compliance.
* Conduct site inspections: Perform regular inspections across operational sites to monitor environmental performance, identify risks, and ensure adherence to waste management protocols.
What You Need To Know:
* Flexible, hybrid work environment
* Opportunities for career development
* Access to employee rewards and workplace health and wellbeing support
* Paid day off for your birthday
* Discounted private health insurance with waived waiting periods
* Discounted seafood