Environmental Advisor

Daracon-Engineering-Pty-Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team

Wellbeing programs

Career development

Job summary

Daracon Group is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to join our HSEQT team in Sydney, providing practical environmental guidance and leadership across projects and operations. You will work with project and site management to identify and manage risks, ensure compliance, and implement effective controls on site.

You will mentor site teams, conduct inspections and audits, investigate incidents, and promote continuous improvement as part of a hands-on, collaborative environment with a

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline.
• Experience in an environmental advisory role within civil construction or project environments.
• Practical understanding of environmental legislation and environmental management systems.
• Ability to translate environmental requirements into practical site actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice, guidance and mentoring to project managers, site managers, engineers and operations teams.
• Review project environmental requirements and implement appropriate controls to minimise impact.
• Design and inspect erosion and sediment control plans and verify on-site implementation.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain records of environmental controls and actions.
• Support audits, investigations and the currency of Daracon's management systems.

Skills

Mentoring

Inspections & audits

Environmental risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation & reporting

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline

Job description

Requirements

Daracon Group provides integrated civil construction, quarrying and materials services across NSW, delivering complex projects for government organisations, major mining houses, infrastructure owners and private clients. As a family-owned business with scale, capability and ambition, Daracon offers employees the opportunity to make a genuine impact — shaping operations, people and standards in a supportive well-resourced environment. Daracon Group is seeking an experienced and proactive Environmental Advisor to join our HSEQT team in Sydney.

You will play an important role in mentoring site teams, conducting inspections and audits, supporting incident investigations, delivering environmental training and promoting continuous improvement. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can build trusted relationships and translate environmental requirements into practical solutions for project delivery.

About the Role

Reporting to the Divisional Manager - HSEQT, this role will provide practical environmental guidance, leadership and support across our projects and operations. You will work closely with project and site management teams to identify and manage environmental risks, maintain compliance with applicable legislation and Company requirements, and ensure effective environmental controls are implemented and maintained on site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide environmental advice, guidance and mentoring to project managers, site managers, engineers and operational teams


• Review the environmental requirements of projects and work with site management to implement appropriate controls that minimise environmental impact


• Design, prepare and inspect Progressive Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and verify that required measures are implemented on site


• Undertake regular site inspections and maintain accurate records relating to environmental controls and protection measures


• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, Daracon policies, procedures and the Environmental Management System


• Identify relevant legislative changes and promptly communicate potential impacts or required actions to the Divisional Manager - HSEQT


• Conduct internal environmental and quality audits across project sites and offices in accordance with established audit schedules


• Support external audits and assist with maintaining the currency, usability and certification of Daracon’s documented management systems


• Investigate environmental incidents, prepare investigation reports and monitor the implementation of corrective actions


• Facilitate site-based environmental risk assessments and assist with the development of activity‑specific Safe Work Environmental Method Statements


• Assist with the preparation of environmental and quality information for tenders and submissions within required deadlines

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline


• Previous experience in an environmental advisory role, ideally within civil construction, infrastructure or another project‑based operational environment


• A practical understanding of environmental legislation, compliance obligations and environmental management systems


• Experience developing, implementing and inspecting erosion and sediment controls


• The ability to conduct environmental inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations


• Strong written skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports, audit findings, incident documentation and tender responses


• The confidence to provide practical advice and positively influence environmental behaviours across project and site teams


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships with employees, clients and other external parties


• A proactive and solutions‑focused approach, supported by sound judgement and strong attention to detail


• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple projects or locations

Why Join Daracon?

• Competitive pay and benefits package


• Supportive and inclusive team


• Employee wellbeing programs and initiatives – Fitness passport, discount on gym memberships and health insurance


• Ongoing career development – grow your skills and elevate your career across various operations, all under the stability of one employer

Job preview

In return for your skills and experience, you will be offered the opportunity to work with an employer that values your contribution to the organisation and is dedicated to your career success. We value our people as our key asset and this is reflected in all aspects of our business.

Daracon Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer