Environmental Coordinator

Acciona S.A; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking an Environmental Compliance Coordinator to oversee biodiversity protection and regulatory compliance across civil and terminal station works. You will inspect sites, advise crews on controls, and coordinate with environmental, construction, engineering, land access and planning teams on environmental plans and permits.

The role is site-based with accommodation in a regional project camp on a structured roster, focusing on implementing environmental controls and maintaining

Qualifications

• Tertiary environmental science, ecology or related qualification.
• Experience with permits, CEMPs and ECPs.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly with site teams and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in a regional camp on a structured roster.

Responsibilities

• Inspect civil and terminal work fronts for compliance.
• Advise on environmental controls and site practices.
• Review and prepare ECPs for earthworks, drainage and access routes.
• Coordinate with environmental, construction, land access and planning teams.
• Maintain environmental records and contribute to monthly reports and audits.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Site coordination

Stakeholder communication

Roster/work variability

Education

Tertiary environmental science qualification

Tools

GIS

EDMS

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet.

Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Coordinate environmental compliance across civil and terminal station works and build your infrastructure career with ACCIONA.

Benefits

Own environmental checks across multiple active work fronts Partner with construction, engineering and land access teams Mentoring, training and education support to grow your career.

About ACCIONA

ACCIONA delivers infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, including civil construction, transport, rail, road, water, tunnelling and building. Our project teams build major assets to approved environmental and regulatory requirements.

About the Opportunity

Report to the Senior Advisor, Environmental (Biodiversity, Civils and Terminal Station) and coordinate compliance across civil and terminal station work fronts. You will inspect sites, observe tasks, support biodiversity protection and advise crews on environmental controls. You will review site Environmental Control Plans (ECPs) and partner with environmental, construction, engineering, land access and planning teams. The role is site-based, with accommodation provided in a regional project camp on a structured roster.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Inspect civil and terminal station work fronts daily and weekly for compliance
• Advise construction teams on installing and maintaining environmental controls
• Verify work against the CEMP, ECPs, work method statements and permits
• Prepare and review site ECPs for earthworks, drainage and access routes
• Support biodiversity protection, including vegetation clearing and habitat controls
• Investigate incidents and track corrective actions through to close out
• Maintain environmental records and prepare inputs for monthly reports and audits

Required Skills and Competencies

Tertiary environmental science, ecology or related qualification Environmental compliance experience with permits, CEMPs and ECPs Clear communication with site teams and external stakeholders Willingness to work in a regional camp on a structured roster

Desirable: biodiversity, GIS or EDMS tools, major infrastructure.

What we offer

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies.

Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.