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Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 3, 2023

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DM Roads is delighted to announce it has been awarded the new VicRoads Maintenance contract (VRMC). We will deliver routine maintenance, planned maintenance, defect and hazard rectification and emergency response services to more than 8,500 lane kilometres of road in Victoria's Hume region, stretching from Mitchell Shire on the edge of metropolitan Melbourne to the north-east corner of the State.

What you'll be working on

Reporting to the Senior Environment and Sustainability Advisor you will be responsible for monitoring compliance within the project contract, ensuring all operations are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation and approvals. In addition, the role is to identify and implement any feasible improvement opportunities. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Providing advice for environmental approvals and due diligence assessments
  • Participating in 3rd party Authority Audits
  • Providing technical advice to projects and the long-term maintenance contracts across Federal / State approvals and licences.
  • Reviewing and providing advice on environmental monitoring programs and results.
  • Managing a register of environmental licences for compliance; identifying and escalating potential non-conformances.
  • Developing and implementing an audit schedule to ensure ongoing compliance needs are met.
  • Undertake site travel and support as required
  • Develop and maintain Environmental Management Plan, Recycled First Plan initiatives and sub-plans
  • Ensure sites and assets comply with environmental licences/permits/approvals and legislation
  • Support, Advise and review environmental incidents, risks and opportunities

What you'll bring
  • Tertiary Qualifications (Degree) in Environmental Science/ Engineering/ Energy / Management, Sustainability or similar
  • Minimum 2-3 years environmental management experience. Experience in road construction and/or a maintenance environment will be highly regarded
  • Ability to use MS Excel and other applications to analyse and communicate data
  • Ability to understand and learn new software applications quickly.
  • Current Drivers licence
  • Collaborative team player with strong communication skills, both verbally and written with all levels of an organisation
  • High attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Effective planning, time management and organisational skills

What's on offer
  • Long term career progression plans within a company that nurtures personal growth and development
  • Friendly, supportive team environment with strong focus on family and safety
  • Tool of Trade vehicle provided

To apply for this great opportunity, please click on "Apply" and submit your application. We do not accept applications via email but for more information, please contact:
Melanie French - Talent and Sourcing Business Partner
E: Melanie.French@downergroup.com

Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.

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