Environment Business Partner

Australian Rail Track Corp.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive remuneration

Health and wellbeing resources

Novated leasing options and discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ARTC is seeking an Environment Business Partner to support its Environmental Management System and drive sustainable rail operations across Australia. You will provide specialist environmental advice, engage with operational teams and ensure regulatory compliance across projects and activities.

You will work hands-on with site visits and stakeholder engagement, travelling intrastate as needed to support environmental performance and ensure safe, compliant operations within ARTC's network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level or higher in Environmental Science/Management or related field
• Experience implementing environmental management systems
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and approvals
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work with operational teams and contractors
• Willingness to travel intrastate and interstate

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist environmental advice to operations, maintenance and projects
• Support and improve ARTC's Environmental Management System
• Advise on permits, licences and regulatory requirements
• Review assessments and contractor documentation for compliance
• Conduct site visits and environmental assurance activities
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions
• Build relationships with regulators and stakeholders
• Contribute to initiatives reducing environmental impact

Job description

Join our team and be part of keeping the future of transport on track.

ARTC is a vital link in Australia’s transport supply chain – operating and maintaining the national rail network to connect our regions, cities and ports. We help enable the safe and efficient transit of freight and passenger trains across the country, managing more than 9,600km of rail track across five states and the lands of more than 50 First Nations.

About the Team

When you join the Safety & Systems team, you'll be part of the team that develops and maintains the systems, standards and technology that help keep our people, rail operators and communities safe. Safety is our number one priority and guides everything we do. Through safety leadership, technical expertise and continuous improvement, the team helps create a safer and more resilient rail network for Australia.

About the Opportunity

Help shape environmental outcomes across Australia's rail network.

Are you an experienced environmental professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams, solving complex challenges and driving meaningful environmental improvements? Join ARTC and play an important role in supporting responsible and sustainable rail opera

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environment Business Partner to join our Environmental Business Partnering team.

Working closely with the Senior Environment Business Partner, you will provide specialist environmental advice, support and assurance across ARTC's operations, maintenance activities and infrastructure projects.

You will work collaboratively with operational teams and stakeholders to support the implementation of ARTC's Environmental Management System, ensure regulatory compliance and identify opportunities to improve environmental performance.

This is a diverse and hands-on role where you will combine technical environmental expertise with practical problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and site-based activities to deliver positive environmental outcomes.

This role will involve regular site visits and occasional intrastate travel to support operational activities, engage with stakeholders and ensure environmental compliance across the network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide specialist environmental advice and support to operational teams, maintenance activities and infrastructure projects.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of ARTC's Environmental Management System.
• Provide guidance on environmental legislation, compliance requirements, permits, licences and approvals.
• Review environmental assessments, management plans and contractor documentation to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Conduct site visits, inspections and environmental assurance activities to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support environmental incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, regulators and external authorities.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on reducing environmental impacts, improving performance and strengthening environmental awareness across the business.

What do we want from you?

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental management, compliance and the implementation of environmental management systems.
• Sound knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, regulatory requirements and environmental approvals processes.
• Experience providing practical environmental advice and managing environmental risks within an operational or project environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with operational teams, contractors and regulatory authorities.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• A current Class C driver's licence and willingness to undertake intrastate and interstate travel as required.

Experience in rail, transport, logistics, infrastructure, utilities or another complex operational environment will be highly regarded.

What will you get from us?

• Talk to us about flexible working options
• Competitive remuneration
• Resources to support your health and wellbeing and development
• Novated leasing options, as well as discounts and support programs
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members

Our Organisation and Culture

At ARTC, we’re proud to play a vital role in keeping Australia connected. Our culture is built on safety, collaboration and continuous improvement. We back our people to grow, build their capability and make a genuine impact on infrastructure that connects the nation for our customers and communities. If you’re looking for meaningful work, genuine purpose and national impact, you’ll find it at ARTC.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

Applications close: Wednesday 4 November 2026

Note: ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.