Environmental Project Specialist – Defence Estate

Environmental Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Project Officer role within Downer's Defence Property & Asset Services supports environmental project delivery across ACT and NSW Defence bases. You will report to the Environmental Project Supervisor and help ensure compliance with contractual, legislative and WHS requirements.

Key duties include preparing Environmental Management Plans, audits, reporting, and supporting bushfire risk reduction, weed control, pest management, and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bushfire and land management program experience.
• Understanding EPBC Act requirements and compliance obligations.
• Vertebrate pest management knowledge and risk mitigation practices.
• Ecology disciplines including vegetation, fauna and geology.
• Minimum five years of environmental experience in a similar operational setting.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and ESD principles.
• Experience in project delivery, contract administration, quality management and technical report writing.
• Australian Citizenship, current Driver Licence and ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering environmental project services across the Defence estate, supporting contractual and client outcomes.
• Prepare and implement Environmental Management Plans, audits and reporting in line with legal, Defence and contractual requirements.
• Support programs including bushfire risk reduction, weed control, pest management, sustainability initiatives and environmental improvement projects.
• Liaise with Defence representatives, regulatory bodies, consultants, subcontractors and community groups.
• Promote Zero Harm by supporting risk assessments, SWMS, safety checks, hazard reporting and safe work practices.

Skills

Project delivery

Contract administration

Quality management

Technical report writing

Environmental risk mitigation

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Environmental Science degree

Job description

Environmental Project Officer role within Downer's Defence Property & Asset Services supports environmental project delivery across ACT and NSW Defence bases. You will report to the Environmental Project Supervisor and help ensure compliance with contractual, legislative and WHS requirements.

Key duties include preparing Environmental Management Plans, audits, reporting, and supporting bushfire risk reduction, weed control, pest management, and sustainability initiatives.