Environmental Advisor - Contaminated Lands
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Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Perth
Categories: Health Safety & Environment

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.
Position summary
Environmental Advisor - Contaminated Lands

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 a Environmental Advisor reporting to the Environment & Sustainability Manager for Downer, based in Bibra Lake, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team of environment and sustainability professionals responsible for supporting our construction operations. We are seeking talented, motivated and enthusiastic professionals that are keen to progress their career on a one of Western Australia's largest infrastructure projects.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Undertake site inspections and audits on environmental performance to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
• respond to incidents;
• Provide contaminated lands management guidance, advice and assistance the project team
• 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 the environment and sustainability strategy
• Assist the site Environmental teams and the Environment & Sustainability Manager with monthly and quarterly client and other stakeholder reporting requirements;
• Assist in the development, implementation and deliver Project environmental inductions, toolboxes, training and awareness;
• Maintain project environmental registers, aligned to permitting and approvals, waste management and other project requirements

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in environmental management
• Experience in environmental monitoring (highly desirable)
• Sound understanding of Western Australia Environmental Legislation with proven ability to review and interpret relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice
• Effective time management skills including ability to work to project deadlines
• 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 communications team, training and mentorship and the chance to work on an iconic major infrastructure project.
• Work with a large team of supportive environmental professionals

If you are interested in this role and meet the above requirements, please apply below or for further information email kunjal.shah2@downergroup.com

We support diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with a multicultural background are strongly encouraged to apply.