Environment & Sustainability Manager

Sunwater; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Environment & Sustainability Manager. You will oversee environmental management plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and lead the delivery of sustainability ratings. A strong background in infrastructure projects and a relevant degree are essential. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Employee benefits and discounts

Health and wellness programs

Flexible working arrangements

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in an Environmental role within the Infrastructure Construction industry.
• Experience in development and approval process for major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS/ISO standards related to environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Environmental Management Plan in compliance with ISO 14001.
• Manage environmental approvals and studies for project progression.
• Lead delivery of Project’s sustainability rating.

Skills

Collaborative contracts delivery

Interpersonal skills

Environmental risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, or equivalent

Job description

Work. Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for Environmental and Sustainability project excellence? Join Sunwater as an Environment & Sustainability Manager where you’ll partner with the Project Director and relevant stakeholders to support the development and delivery of Barlil & Cooranga Weirs by ensuring relevant requirements are managed and delivered, leading and overseeing environmental approvals, sustainability, cultural heritage and traditional owners’ requirements.

As Environment & Sustainability Manager at Sunwater, you will:

• Oversee the Environmental Management Plan ensuring adherence to project requirements in compliance with ISO 14001 and legislation.
• Oversee required environmental approvals, studies and assessments to ensure compliance and progression to project execution.
• Manage the delivery of project requirements in line with the State and Federal project environmental approval conditions.
• Oversee the management of relevant Cultural Heritage requirements including Native Title for the Alliance.
• Lead the delivery of the Project’s sustainability rating with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC).

We are seeking a talented individual with a proven track record in the development and approval process associated with the delivery of major infrastructure. You will hold a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, environmental engineering or equivalent. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an Environmental role within the Infrastructure Construction industry and have experience in government or consulting to government. You will also bring:

• Extensive experience in the delivery of collaborative contracts such as alliances and integrated partnering agreements on large complex civil infrastructure projects (>$300m).
• Highly experienced in the application of environmental and risk management systems, natural resource management, environmental law, sustainability principles and practices, and the respective AS/NZS/ISO standards.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.

This is a fixed term 2-year position which offers an array of attractive benefits including a competitive base salary, 12.75% superannuation and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance.

Water. Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life. At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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