Environmental Advisor — Major Infrastructure Project

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an Environmental Advisor to join our AUKUS team in Osborne, South Australia, supporting the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard program.

You’ll coach and mentor teams, deliver environmental programs, advise project teams on environmental requirements, and engage stakeholders to achieve strong environmental outcomes on this major defence infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental risk management on major construction projects.
• Proactive approach with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor teams to drive environmental excellence.
• Deliver environmental programs and initiatives across the project.
• Advise supervisors and project teams on environmental requirements.
• Engage stakeholders to support strong environmental outcomes.

Skills

Environmental risk management

Proactive approach

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

At the heart of Laing O’Rourke is our commitment to helping our people do their best work and grow meaningful, fulfilling careers. Through exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we empower our teams to succeed.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Our industry-leading benefits include:

• In-house training programs and on-the-job skill development.
• Industry-leading parental leave giving all employees access to six months paid parental leave at full pay.
• Additional purchased leave options, and access to volunteering leave.
• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of retailers across Australia.
  
  
  

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About the Project

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part of Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia,will play a central role in supporting Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) to develop and deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia.We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licensee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

We are currently seeking an Environmental Advisor to join our AUKUS team. If you’re ready to do meaningful and career-defining work apply today.

Key responsibilities

• Coach and mentor teams to drive environmental excellence.
• Deliver environmental programs and initiatives across the project.
• Advise supervisors and project teams on environmental requirements.
• Engage stakeholders to support strong environmental outcomes.
  
  
  

About You

• You will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science along with an intermediate level of experience, having worked on major construction projects in Australia.
• You will also be required to demonstrate basic environmental risk management capabilities within a major infrastructure project environment.
• We are looking for someone who can demonstrate initiative with a proactive approach in their work and who seeks continuous improvement through self-development and learning from others.
  
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.