Overview
Senior Environmental Advisor — Job type: Full Time — Permanent — Location: ACT. Seymour Whyte is delivering multiple complex civil infrastructure projects across the Canberra region. Our teams work on a diverse range of engineering projects, including wastewater treatment plants, bridge construction and dams, offering genuine variety and long-term career opportunities. Relocation support may be available for suitable candidates. This is a hands-on, site-based role where you\'ll play a critical part in ensuring strong environmental outcomes, regulatory compliance, and positive community engagement throughout project delivery.
Responsibilities
* Providing onsite environmental leadership and advice across live construction activities
* Preparing, reviewing and implementing Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP), sub-plans and Environmental Work Method Statements
* Supporting compliance with environmental licences, approvals, permits and project conditions
* Conducting inspections, audits and monitoring activities, and supporting corrective actions
* Delivering environmental inductions, toolbox talks and targeted training
* Managing environmental controls, monitoring effectiveness and coordinating maintenance
* Supporting sustainability data collection and reporting (water, waste, fuel, energy, materials)
* Leading community and stakeholder engagement activities, including complaint and enquiry management
* Mentoring and supporting project-based environmental staff
* Contributing to continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across projects
Qualifications
* A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering
* Minimum 5 years experience in environmental roles within civil engineering and infrastructure
* Solid working knowledge of environmental legislation, approvals and compliance obligations
* Experience developing and implementing CEMPs and environmental sub-plans
* Confidence working directly with project managers, supervisors, subcontractors and clients
* Experience conducting inspections, audits and compliance reporting
* Completed training in Blue Book 1 & 2D and Erosion & Sediment Control
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing site priorities
* Full driver\'s licence
Benefits
* Generous bonus programs linked to individual and business performance
* Salary continuance insurance provided to eligible employees
* Generous parental leave supported by the Parental Support Toolkit
* Purchased leave (up to four weeks) for flexibility across life commitments
* Vehicle salary sacrifice and EV novated leasing options
* Corporate health insurance discounts and EAP mental health support
* Fitness & wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT (gym, meal plans, fitness brands)
* Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking
* Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We\'re unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
Applications close: 13 Jun AUS Eastern Standard Time
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