Environmental Manager

Samsung C&T Corporation Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung C&T Corporation Australia is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager for energy projects in Victoria to lead environmental compliance, develop CEMP and manage regulatory interfaces.

You will coordinate site inductions, audits, risk assessments and reporting, engaging with regulators, clients and subcontractors to achieve best practice outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline.
• Auditor certification in Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) preferred; Practitioner membership with ECAWA or EIANZ.
• 10+ years of experience as an Environmental Advisor on major infrastructure, resource, or power generation projects.
• Extensive on-site delivery experience in Victoria with local environmental conditions and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing environmental compliance across multi-package subcontracts or complex interfaces (gas turbines or Transmission Lines advantageous).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Victorian environmental legislations.
• Experience developing and executing CEMPs, environmental monitoring programs (air, noise, water), and regulatory compliance tracking.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to negotiate and influence regulators, clients, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate environmental compliance targets across the integrated project delivery team.
• Design and deliver comprehensive site environmental inductions and specialized training programs (e.g., flora/fauna management, heritage protection) tailored for WA conditions.
• Audit and monitor multi-package subcontractors to ensure strict adherence to the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
• Review subcontractor EMS and provide targeted advisory support to address interface risks between gas generation and BESS scopes.
• Evaluate bidders' environmental track records, competency, and technical submissions during the multi-package procurement process.
• Review and refine environmental scopes of work, specifications, and returnable schedules for inclusion in the Principal's Project Requirement (PPR).
• Develop, implement, and progressively update the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and associated sub-plans for both gas generation and BESS assets.
• Secure, track, and maintain compliance with all critical WA statutory approvals, including EPA conditions (Part IV), Works Approvals / Licences (Part V), and NVCP permits.
• Lead thorough environmental risk assessments, site inspections, and compliance audits to mitigate issues such as noise, emissions, and hazardous chemical storage.
• Investigate environmental incidents or near-misses using robust root-cause analysis (RCA), implementing CAPA.
• Monitor, compile, and report environmental performance metrics and compliance dashboards for parties including but not limited to Samsung, APA, and Owner's Engineer.
• Act as the key operational contact for WA regulatory bodies (e.g., DWER, DBCA), Client representatives, and local community stakeholders on environmental matters.
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Skills

Environmental compliance

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

CEMP development

Site delivery

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Natural Resource Management (or related)

ISO 14001 Auditor certification (desirable)

ECAWA/EIANZ practitioner membership (desirable)

Job description

Samsung C&T's Engineering & Construction Group is a leading engineering, procurement and construction company, built on core principles of safety, integrity, trust, authenticity & challenge. We work innovatively and have diligently delivered the best value-added services to our clients by utilizing our top-tier talent and technical expertise in diverse fields such as architecture, civil engineering, energy businesses, buildings and housing. By bringing together the most exceptional technology and capabilities, we create solutions for a better world and achieve sustainable growth.

Samsung C&T has long been active in the energy business having delivered projects across the globe including Australian geography. These cover projects ranging from renewable energy generation, Transmission Lines and Gas power generation.

To strengthen our team, and in pursuit of new business opportunities, we are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager for Energy projects in Victoria.

About the Role

• Establish and communicate environmental compliance expectations and project environmental targets across the integrated project delivery team.
• Design and deliver comprehensive site environmental inductions and specialized training programs (e.g., flora/fauna management, heritage protection) tailored for WA conditions.
• Actively audit and monitor multi-package subcontractors to ensure strict adherence to the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
• Review subcontractor Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and provide targeted advisory support to address interface risks between the gas power plant and BESS scopes.
• Evaluate bidders' environmental track records, competency, and technical submissions during the multi-package procurement process.
• Review and refine environmental scopes of work, specifications, and returnable schedules for inclusion in the Principal's Project Requirement (PPR).
• Develop, implement, and progressively update the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and associated sub-plans for both gas generation and BESS assets.
• Secure, track, and maintain compliance with all critical WA statutory approvals, including EPA conditions (Part IV), Works Approvals / Licences (Part V), and Native Vegetation Clearing Permits (NVCP).
• Lead thorough environmental risk assessments, site inspections, and compliance audits to proactively mitigate issues such as noise, emissions, and hazardous chemical storage.
• Investigate environmental incidents or near-misses using robust root-cause analysis (RCA), implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor, compile, and report environmental performance metrics and compliance dashboards for parties including but not limited to Samsung, APA, and Owner's Engineer.
• Act as the key operational contact for Western Australian regulatory bodies (e.g., DWER, DBCA), Client representatives, and local community stakeholders on environmental matters.
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About You

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline.
• Desirable: Auditor certification in Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001); Practitioner membership with an industry body such as ECAWA or EIANZ
• Minimum 10 plus years of experience as an Environmental Advisor, with a proven track record on major infrastructure, resource, or power generation projects.
• Extensive on-site delivery experience within Victoria, demonstrating a deep practical understanding of local environmental conditions and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance across multi-package subcontracts or complex interfaces (experience with gas turbines or Transmission Lines is highly advantageous)
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of Victorian environmental legislations
• Expert proficiency in developing and executing CEMPs, environmental monitoring programs (air, noise, water), and regulatory compliance tracking.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and influence positive environmental outcomes with regulators, clients, and subcontractors.

Samsung C&T Corporation is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.