Environment Manager

Environment Manager

About Inland Rail

The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges. More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail

About the opportunity

As the Environment Manager – Program at Inland Rail, you will build, manage and maintain relationships with key environmental stakeholders internally and externally across the Inland Rail program.

Based in either the Sydney or Brisbane CBD offices, you will report directly to the Head of Environment and ensure the implementation of environmental compliance across the IR program. Additionally, you will lead a team of environmental professionals to oversee the IR Environmental Management System (EMS) and provide support throughout the procurement, detailed design, and construction phases.

Additional key responsibilities will include:

• Lead a team to prepare and contribute technical advice for the assessment of environmental compliance frameworks and the development and implementation of compliance planning, strategies, documents, plans and procedures.
• Lead the development and implementation of monthly key environmental stakeholder forums to share project updates, learning and issues between IRPL, ARTC, our delivery partners and external key stakeholders (where relevant) across the alignment.
• Manage the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Provide advice and recommend solutions on environmental issues to the Head of Environment and Construction Teams.
• Ensure all environmental event notifications are completed in a timely manner.

About you

To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or an environmentally related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with developing and maintaining relationships with environmental regulators.
• Experience in managing and supporting a team in complex environment issues with a high profile in the community
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant State (QLD and NSW) and Federal environmental legislation including project approval process.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

What you’ll be joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
• Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability.

Our Organisation and Culture

Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Applications close: 13th Sept 2024

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don’t delay your application.