Overview
* 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.
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