Environment Advisor

Brisbane Airport; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is seeking an Environment Advisor – Commercial Property to drive environmental advice across our property development portfolio, including assessment of projects and EMS implementation.

You will coordinate with BAC Works Managers, support the Airport Environment Strategy and WHS Strategy, and deliver site-based environmental compliance inspections for activities spanning hundreds of hectares.

Qualifications

• Ter tiary qualification in an Environmental discipline with sound knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and standards.
• Experience with contaminated sites and acid sulphate soils.
• Auditing and monitoring experience would be beneficial.
• Experience with Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and risk-based environmental advice to BAC Works Managers and review environmental documentation.
• Coordinate and deliver items identified in the Airport Environment Strategy (AES) and WHS Strategy.
• Proactively implement and maintain BAC’s Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Review third-party Environmental Management Plans and deliver site-based compliance inspections and data analysis.

Education

Environmental discipline degree

Job description

It is an exciting time to be joining Brisbane Airport, as we embark on a transformative journey, whereby more than $5 billion is being invested into the development of our infrastructure over the next five years. As result of this development, we expect to see up to 30,000 people working at the airport by the end of the decade.

The Environmental function at BAC is highly strategic and influential, sitting at the intersection of infrastructure delivery, sustainability, regulatory compliance and long-term airport planning.

Who we are

Brisbane Airport Corporation is a proud, Queensland-based company that manages Brisbane Airport (BNE), an award-winning hub and a key gateway to Australia and the world. Together, we are building an airport that connects people, creates community and supports our economy for generations to come.

We are passionate about what we do, and we are excited to make a positive difference connecting our communities, businesses and people with the world. Our team is committed and driven, and it’s because of them that BNE is such a great airport.

About the role

The Environment Advisor – Commercial Property is responsible for:

• partnering with BAC Works Managers to provide practical and risk-based environmental advice, including the environmental impact assessment of projects and adequacy review of supporting documentation;
• assisting in the coordination and delivery of action items identified in the Airport Environment Strategy (AES) and WHS Strategy; and
• proactive implementation and maintenance of BAC’s Environmental Management System (EMS).

Key deliverables associated with this role include the review of third-party provider Environmental Management Plans (construction and operation) and the delivery of site-based environmental compliance inspections, environmental data analysis, performance reporting and maintaining stakeholder relationships, with the primary focus being on the commercial development of in excess of 400 hectares of land.

About you

You like to be part of a happy, high performing team and take pride in making a difference through doing great work.

You will be tertiary qualified in an Environmental discipline with relevant experience, and sound knowledge and understanding of relevant environmental legislation and Standards. Experience with contaminated sites and acid sulphate soils, auditing and monitoring as well as environmental management plans would be beneficial.

If you enjoy engaging with a variety of people both internally and externally and thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities, we would love to hear from you, because that is a day in the life at Brisbane Airport.

Our proposition

Our culture is built on communication, collaboration, courage, and care — values we live by with our colleagues, stakeholders, partners and the community. We recognise that our most important priority is keeping our people safe and that looking after their wellbeing and development gives them every opportunity to thrive.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• An exciting airport environment fostering opportunities to collaborate with dynamic business groups.
• Free parking at Domestic and International terminals anywhere, anytime for as long as you need.
• Generous leave types including 15 days personal leave, 3 well-being days, cultural and volunteer leave, and an extra leave day at Christmas—on us.
• Expansive employee wellbeing initiatives.

A full list of our benefits can be found here: Careers at BAC | Employee Benefits (bne.com.au)

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our organisation. As such, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We provide equal opportunities for all candidates and are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

We reserve the right to close the applicant portal at any time.