Environmental Advisor, BHTSP - Rockhampton Region

EGroup Protective Services Group Pty Ltd; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Services Group in Queensland seeks expressions of interest from experienced Environmental Officers/Advisors/Consultants for a 1–2 year assignment in the Rockhampton region, with potential extensions and other projects into the future. The role focuses on delivering timely, compliant environment services to keep construction programs on schedule.

You should have a degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering and 2–3 years’ relevant experience on road infrastructure projects,

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering.
• 2–3 years’ experience on green or brownfield infrastructure projects.
• Experience on TMR Roads Infrastructure Projects or Australian Road Authorities.
• Experience in desktop and field surveillance, data collection and analysis.
• Planning, conducting and closing out field audits per Environmental Management Plans.
• Experience in erosion and sediment control on linear transport infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provision of timely, efficient, compliant environment services to avoid delays to construction programs.
• Managing resources and funds to meet the needs of the program.
• Ensuring the program complies with legislation and internal processes while identifying areas for improvement.

Skills

Desktop and field surveillance

Stakeholder liaison

Compliance monitoring

Environmental management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering

Job description

We are currently tendering for works in the Rockhampton Region and are seeking expressions of interest from experienced professional Environmental Officers / Advisors / Consultants with experience in the road construction / maintenance industry interested in joining us and capable of committing to the following assignment for a period of 1 - 2 years with a possibility of extensions and other projects into the future.

Key Responsibilities

• The provision of timely, efficient, consistent, innovative and compliant environment services to avoid unnecessary delays to construction programs.
• Managing resources and funds to meet the needs of the program.
• Ensuring the program achieves compliance with legislation and internal processes while identifying areas for improvement to processes and procedures that could result in better program deliverables.

Mandatory Requirements

• A Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering or an equivalent qualification;
• 2-3 years’ relevant industry experience on green or brownfield infrastructure construction projects, with at least a year of that working directly or indirectly on TMR Roads Infrastructure Projects, alternatively with councils or other Australian Road Authorities;
• Demonstrated experience in desktop and field surveillance and monitoring, data collection, collation and analysis;
• Planning, conducting and closing out of field audits described in Environmental Management Plans to Australian industry standards;
• Previous working experience in erosion and sediment control on linear transport infrastructure projects, and be familiar with the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control and the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection Standard Work Method Statement for the Assessment of Lawful Releases to Waters from Construction Sites; and the ability to liaise, consult and build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including the community, Government, construction contractors, and other government agencies.

The proposed hours range between 36 to 40 hours per week. Some weekend work may be required to suit work load. The roles are Rockhampton region based, however some work away in regional or remote locations may be required depending on requirements. Preference given to someone already living in the region or someone willing to relocate, however, FIFO &/or DIDO will definitely be considered.

You must already be living in Australia with the mandatory years of local project experience, have the right to work in Australia, with well-developed interpersonal and consultative skills and a current drivers licence.

Civil Services Group

is a specialist Civil Project Management and Delivery Company based in Queensland with a strong track record in delivering major projects. We are committed to mentoring and developing staff and providing high standards of HSE and EEO obligations. We are continually tendering for new projects throughout QLD and NSW and welcome expressions of interest from all people with Civil Construction Industry backgrounds and experience.