Defence Environmental Projects Lead

Downer EDI Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Car purchase discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer EDI Limited in Canberra is seeking an Environmental Project Officer to support Defence environmental services across ACT and NSW bases. You will assist in delivering high-quality outcomes, ensuring compliance with contractual, legislative, WHS and Defence environmental requirements.

Reporting to the Environmental Project Supervisor, you will contribute to bushfire risk reduction, land management and sustainability initiatives while liaising with Defence, regulators and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Mandatory degree in Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Experience supporting bushfire and land management programs.
• Familiarity with EPBC Act requirements and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of vertebrate pest management and environmental risk mitigation.
• Experience in ecology-related fields (vegetation, fauna, geology).
• Minimum five years’ environmental experience in a similar setting.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and ESD principles.
• Proven ability in project delivery, contract administration, quality management and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering environmental project services across ACT and NSW Defence bases.
• Prepare and implement Environmental Management Plans, audits and reporting.
• Support bushfire risk reduction, weed control, pest management, sustainability initiatives and environmental improvement projects.
• Liaise with Defence representatives, regulators, consultants, subcontractors and community groups.
• Promote Zero Harm through risk assessments, SWMS, safety checks and safe work practices.

Skills

Bushfire management

Land management programs

Environmental legislation knowledge

ESD principles

Project delivery

Contract administration

Quality management

Technical report writing

Driver Licence

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Downer EDI Limited in Canberra is seeking an Environmental Project Officer to support Defence environmental services across ACT and NSW bases. You will assist in delivering high-quality outcomes, ensuring compliance with contractual, legislative, WHS and Defence environmental requirements.

Reporting to the Environmental Project Supervisor, you will contribute to bushfire risk reduction, land management and sustainability initiatives while liaising with Defence, regulators and stakeholders.