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Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000
About us: At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we're proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires.
But more than that, we're here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we're essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.
We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.
From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we're committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing.
It's why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we're doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.
As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we're focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.
If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.
About the role: We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our business as an Environmental Advisor.
This is a full-time permanent role based in either Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Brooklyn or Melbourne.
This role is to support the environmental, planning and heritage assessments and approval processes for projects across CitiPower and Powercor.
The role is responsible for the coordination of environment and heritage works, review of scopes and reports and liaison with internal project teams, external consultants and approval authorities to support delivery of environmental and heritage approval processes for major projects.
What you'll deliver: Undertake preliminary assessment of project scope and concept designs and brief project teams on statutory approval requirements and timelines to obtain.Coordinate environmental, planning, and heritage assessments for projects to comply with relevant legislation across CitiPower and Powercor.Review project scopes, reports, and plans to identify and integrate environmental and heritage requirements, providing quality assurance and feedback to project teams and consultants as needed.Support the preparation of environment and heritage approval application documentation for projects.
Coordinate environmental and heritage works, ensuring tasks are completed on time and compliant with regulatory requirements.Coordinate site surveys, environmental assessments, and other necessary activities, through effective collaboration with consultants and contractors.Track the progress of environmental and heritage approval processes keeping relevant stakeholders informed.Act as a point of contact as Environmental, Planning and Heritage SME for internal project teams and external consultants, facilitating effective communication between all parties involved in the environmental and heritage approval processes.Assist senior team members in working with external regulatory bodies (i.e., DEECA, councils) to obtain necessary approvals and remain compliant with relevant legislation.Support compilation of approvals handover documentation to enable the HSE team to verify compliance with environmental and heritage requirements during construction.Maintain records of approval documents, and incident reports.Assist in the development and improvement of environmental and heritage management processes, tools, and procedures.Contribute to training initiatives by supporting the delivery of awareness programs on environmental and heritage management for internal teams.To succeed in the role you'll have: Relevant Tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental resource management or related field.Construction induction training (white card), or the ability to obtain (required).General understanding knowledge of environmental protection legislation relevant to projects and field works (i.e.
Planning and Environment Act, Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act, EPBC Act, EP Act).Understanding of environmental management principles and practices, including ecological assessments (EIA) and development of CEMPs, as they relate to construction, civil and/or infrastructure projects.Knowledge of infrastructure projects, maintenance and construction practices.Experience in a similar role in either consulting, infrastructure, extractive and/or construction industry.Your career with us: We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes.
Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.
We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.
With an embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies pride network, we're committed to equal opportunities for all employees.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women.
Click here for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace.
Understand how our benefits can support you.
We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more.
What's next? If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at Please submit your application via our Careers website by 7th May 2025.
For the full Position Description, reach out to Tamara Duncan from the Talent Team at We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.
If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don't hesitate to discuss these with us.
Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.
By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.
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