Senior Environment Advisor

Senior Environment Advisor

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

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Support the implementation of the strategic framework, key strategies, policies and procedures applicable to Inland Rail’s Environmental Management System and support environmental compliance for construction projects throughout procurement, detailed design, construction and commissioning of the A2P Projects. This role also involves supporting the Project Director, Principal Environment Advisor and IRPL delivery team in maintaining compliance, undertaking reporting for the delivery of the project, including maintenance of registers, collation of data, preparing reports and reviewing contractor reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee, ensure effective delivery of the relevant Project in accordance with IRPL processes, the Environmental Management System, relevant licenses and approvals.
• Critically review all contractor and consultants’ recommendations to ensure accuracy and adequacy; implement recommendations and disseminate outcomes to relevant staff.
• Support the Project Director and Principal Environment Advisor to ensure the delivery of effective environmental and sustainability policies, assessment of environmental impacts and the compliant and on target delivery of the Project.
• Responsible for oversight of technical advice in the assessment and mitigation of environmental impacts and development of planning and environmental management strategies, documents and procedures.
• Establish relationships with external stakeholders to establish and manage environment risk and approvals across the project.
• Participate in environmental risks assessments and identification of relevant environmental trends.
• Ensure Compliance through SAI 360 and is updated with all compliance related information for the project in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with and assist consultants, contractors and other staff to ensure that a consistent environmental approach is implemented on the Project
• Oversee accuracy and credibility of appropriate planning and environmental registers including reporting, auditing and inspection of sites.
• Provide specialist environmental advice to the Project teams to facilitate construction and achievement of environmental initiatives.

Other day-to-day tasks consistent with the role as assigned by relevant managers.


ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain a sound knowledge of legislative, policy and procedure framework.
• Ensure accuracy and credibility of appropriate planning and environmental registers including reporting, auditing and inspection of sites.
• Contribute to a high performing team through active participation and engagement to share information and provide support, guidance and leadership.
• Ensure appointed contractors comply with Inland Rail’s Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements, responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities.
• Promote a safety culture within the team through active participation and engagement to share information and provide support, guidance and leadership.
  
  
  
  

About you

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

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or an environmentally related discipline.
• Experience working as an on-site environmental specialist in the construction industry, preferably on large scale linear transport projects.
• Proven knowledge of emerging trends, key benchmarks and statutory and regulatory requirements to inform best practice and value management outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NSW and Federal environmental legislation including project approval process, environmental assessment, project modifications, consistency assessments.
• Strong literacy with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and customised software packages.
• Sound analysis and investigation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Drivers Licence – Class C.

Desirable Selection Criteria:

• Post graduate qualifications in Environmental Science or an environmentally related discipline.
• Relevant experience in the major projects such as transport and logistics industry, infrastructure or utilities industry.

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: <INSERT DATE>.

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