Environmental Compliance Specialist

Ausnet; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support the WRL corridor projects in Victoria. You will drive environmental performance across construction and operations, developing strategies to meet regulatory requirements and working with the delivery team and contractors.

You will provide expert advice on mitigation, assist with environmental management plans, and coordinate surveys, reports, and communications with regulators and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or other relevant degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in environmental advisory roles, preferably on large infrastructure projects subject to EES processes.
• Ecological qualifications and/or strong knowledge of State and Commonwealth legislation are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience on major projects in Victoria, preferably linear projects.
• Experience in construction phase of projects and knowledge of approvals processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice on assessing and mitigating environmental impacts and develop management strategies, documents and procedures.
• Review design changes for survey requirements, environmental impacts and approval risk.
• Attend meetings with the Independent Environmental Auditor and undertake inspections of contractors.
• Develop strategies to meet Environmental Performance Requirements and manage implementation.
• Support environmental content in regulator presentations and stakeholder communications.
• Prepare environmental reports and plans for leadership and clients.
• Assess gaps in environmental processes and propose efficiency improvements.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Environmental Science degree

Job description

Through purpose and people - not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

Are you ready to shape the future of energy?

We have an opportunity for an Environmental Compliance Specialist to join our team.

As the Environmental Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of WRL, driving excellent environmental performance across construction and operational activities along the corridor. You will develop and implement strategies to satisfy environmental performance requirements, while supporting the delivery team and contractors to achieve regulatory compliance and drive best practice.

What You’ll be doing:

• Provide expert technical advice on assessing and mitigating environmental impacts, contributing to the development of planning and environmental management strategies, documents, and procedures.
• Review proposed design changes and provide advice about survey requirements, potential environmental impacts and approval risk
• Attend meetings with the Independent Environmental Auditor
• Undertake inspections and audits of contractors
• Develop strategies required by Environmental Performance Requirements and manage their implementation
• Provide expert environmental advice to construction contractors and AusNet’s WRL project team
• Support the development of strategies designed to avoid and minimise impacts with a focus on biodiversity impact reduction
• Review ecological reports and support the offset strategy by coordinating surveys and other due diligence assessments
• Prepare and review environmental content in presentations for regulators, Councils and other stakeholders
• Review contractors’ presentations and reports
• Prepare environmental reports and plans for the leadership team and client
• Develop and deliver presentations to other project teams and construction contractors.
• Assess gaps in environmental processes, proposing adjustments to improve efficiencies and better outcomes.
• Provide expert technical advice on assessing and mitigating environmental impacts, shaping environmental management strategies, documents, and procedures.
• Review and provide expert advice to the communications team on fact-sheets prepared on technical matters assessed in the Environment Effects Statement, coordinating comments from experts as required.
• Contribute to a Recordable Injury Frequency Rate targets and mission Zero health & safety conversation targets.

You don’t need to check every box; however, we’re looking for a good combination of:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or other relevant degree
• 5 + years’ experience in successfully undertaking environmental advisor roles, preferably working on large infrastructure projects subject to the EES process
• Ecological qualifications and or excellent knowledge including relevant State and Commonwealth legislation highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience of major projects in Victoria (preferably linear projects)
• Experience in construction phase of projects
• Exceptional time management and project planning / management skills
• Excellent knowledge of statutory planning, environmental, cultural, and general government approvals processes experience in construction and delivery advantageous
• A team player who works well within constraints of a highly critical and public facing project; knows when to reach out for support and how to progress
• Resilience and flexibility to prioritise tasks in accordance with changing project priorities and climate

The AusNet experience is all about…

Growing your impact:

We’ll support you to build your career through real opportunities and strong connections.

Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time:

We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.

Being part of a team that cares deeply about each other:

We share in the good times and support in the tough times.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you.

At AusNet, we bring the energy! Ready to make your impact?