Environmental Advisor

Fulton Hogan Limited; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health & wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Limited is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to support our long-term water renewal program in Queensland. The role drives environmental compliance, documentation, and governance across multiple projects, while mentoring delivery teams and supporting sustainable outcomes.

We offer strong career pathways and a supportive culture within a leading civil infrastructure group. You will manage CEMP/EWMS/ECM docs, lead audits, and collaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualified in Environmental Science, Management or other related discipline
• 3+ years’ experience in administering environmental compliance in civil construction and infrastructure
• Knowledge of environmental constraints and management principles for infrastructure corridors
• Experience on water infrastructure projects, including Water Treatment Plants / Waste Water
• Experience with Commonwealth and State environmental legislation, approvals and regulator engagement
• Experience in erosion and sediment controls under the White Book and State Planning Policy
• Qualification or training in incident investigation and close-out
• Adopting Fulton Hogan’s Living Safely 2.0 Culture

Responsibilities

• Managing the development of environmental project delivery documentation, including CEMP, EWMS and ECM
• Managing, mentoring and coaching works delivery teams in environmental compliance
• Conducting regular site compliance audits and inspections per CEMP/EWMS/ECM
• Contributing to achievement of contracts environmental & sustainability objectives
• Managing environmental incidents/non-conformances, investigations and close-out reporting

Skills

Environmental compliance

Mentoring and coaching

Audits and inspections

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Education

Environmental Science degree

Job description

• Tier 1 Construction & Utilities contractor
• Permanent role with career progression
• Be rewarded & recognised for the ‘Good Work’ you do!

A rare opportunity to join a business that has been in operation for 90+ years and is focused on creating, connecting and caring for communities.

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

- Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, the Australian Water Association, WaterAid, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

- Looking to enhance your wellbeing ? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

- Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities.We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, and Black Dog Institute, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

- Do we offer a ‘ competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What’s on offer?

We wish to complement our existing team with an experienced Environmental Advisor to join our growing long-term waterman renewals program of works within the Queensland Utilities division. These are key roles within a high performing, fast paced, integrated delivery team, responsible for driving the technical, commercial and construction performance of capital works across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to drive your career further. We offer excellent employee benefits and pathways for further growth.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• Managing the development of environmental project delivery documentation, including Construction Environment Management Plans (CEMP), Environmental Work Method Statements (EWMS) and Environmental Control Maps (ECM) to ensure compliance with the project Planning Approval Documentation
• Managing, mentoring and coaching the works delivery teams in all environmental compliance objectives relative to their projects
• Carrying out regular site compliance audits and inspections to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with CEMP/EWMS/ECM
• Contributing to the achievement of the contracts environmental & sustainability objectives and targets
• Managing environmental incidents/non-conformances, investigations and close-out reporting.

How you'll connect to the role:

• Tertiary qualified in Environmental Science, Management or other related discipline
• A minimum of 3+ years’ demonstrated industry experience post study, in administering environmental compliance in the civil construction and infrastructure Industry
• Knowledge of environmental constraints, issues and management principles applicable to infrastructure corridors
• Experience on construction projects in water infrastructure, including Water Treatment Plants / Waste Water Infrastructure
• Experience in Commonwealth and State environmental legislation, approvals and regulator engagement
• Demonstrated understanding and on-going management of erosion and sediment controls in Queensland, under the White Book and State Planning Policy framework, including plan development, site implementation, advice and compliance auditing
• Qualification or training in incident investigation and close-out
• Adopting and driving Fulton Hogan’s Living Safely 2.0 Culture.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.