Environmental Advisor

Hall Contracting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Brisbane office exposure

Long-term project pipeline

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

You will oversee compliance with environmental approvals and permits, conduct site inspections and reporting, and advise project teams on environmental risks and controls to uphold Hall's high standards on environmentally significant projects.

Qualifications

• Australian working rights (no sponsorships offered).
• Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as Environmental Advisor or similar in civil, infrastructure, marine, resources, or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, approvals, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and monitoring of environmental management plans.
• Ensure compliance with environmental approvals, permits and regulations.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and environmental monitoring.
• Advise site teams on environmental risks and controls.
• Assist with environmental reporting and documentation.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Promote environmental awareness and best practices across the project.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental compliance

Education

Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering degree

Job description

About the Company Hall Contracting is one of Australia's most respected marine and dredging contractors, delivering complex infrastructure projects across the coastal, resources, transport, and government sectors.

With specialist capabilities in dredging, land reclamation, coastal resilience, rock revetments, seawalls, port infrastructure and marine construction, Hall has built a reputation for successfully delivering challenging projects in remote and environmentally sensitive locations throughout Australia and the Pacific.

As Hall continues to expand its project portfolio, an opportunity has become available for an experienced Environmental Advisor to join the team.

This position will initially be based in Hall's Brisbane head office, supporting project planning, environmental management and mobilisation activities. Following project mobilisation, the role will transition to a FIFO roster, anticipated to be either 2:1 or 3:1, supporting marine infrastructure works in North Queensland.

Working closely with project and operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance across marine and civil construction activities, while helping Hall maintain the high standards it is known for.

While Brisbane-based candidates are preferred, applicants located in Townsville or Cairns are also encouraged to apply due to the location of upcoming works and roster arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of environmental management plans.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental approvals, permits, and regulations.
• Conducting site inspections, audits, and environmental monitoring.
• Advising site teams on environmental risks and controls.
• Assisting with environmental reporting and documentation.
• Supporting incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Promoting environmental awareness and best practices across the project.

About You

• Australian working rights (no sponsorships offered).
• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in an Environmental Advisor or similar role within civil, infrastructure, marine, resources, or construction environments.
• Sound understanding of environmental legislation, approvals, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in mining, civil, or marine environments (highly regarded).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work both in an office environment and on remote FIFO project sites.
• Well-developed reporting, planning, and organisational skills.
• A proactive, practical approach with the confidence to engage operational teams on environmental matters.

The Benefits

• Full-time position with a leading marine and civil contractor.
• Competitive remuneration package plus applicable allowances.
• Brisbane office exposure before transitioning to site operations.
• Opportunity to work on a technically complex and environmentally significant projects.
• Long-term project pipeline offering career development and stability.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced industry leaders and technical specialists.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Talent Blueprint partners with Hall Contracting for all recruitment matters.