Environmental Specialist

Amentum; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Environmental Specialist to oversee the environmental program for a multi-disciplined facility near Alice Springs. You will coordinate compliance with safety and environmental regulations, conduct sampling and testing, and lead staff training to mitigate risks.

The role emphasizes field-work and office tasks, requiring strong communication, teamwork, and planning skills. Amentum maintains a drug-free workplace and emphasizes safety and quality in operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science required.
• 3–5 years work experience in environmental science field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain environmental procedures, permits and compliance programs.
• Conduct environmental sampling including water testing and soil analysis.
• Deliver toolbox talks and training on environmental and safety topics.
• Provide technical advice on land management and permit acquisition for new works.
• Coordinate external vendors and тестing labs with NATA accreditation.
• Review project plans to ensure environmental health and safety compliance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Job description

Purpose and Impact:

The Environmental Specialist position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the environmental program to ensure interpretation, recommendation and compliance with safety, health and environmental regulations (US and Australian) and/or company policy. The position supports a multi-disciplined facility located southwest of Alice Springs, with additional supporting infrastructure located within the Alice Springs township. The facility is self-sufficient, generating power, water supply, treatment, storage and distribution, general waste and hazardous waste generation, chemical use, maintenance activities, warehousing and transportation services, dining facility, health and fitness facilities including medical clinic and gym.

Work Schedule:

Day shift – 5 days per week, 8 hours per day

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain workplace procedures, processes and permits related to environmental compliance and safety including water testing and monitoring, flora and fauna management, spill prevention and response, and hazardous and general waste management.

• Conduct environmental sampling including industrial, potable, bore, pool and wastewater.

• Deliver toolbox talks and internal training on environmental and safety topics to proactively mitigate risks and inform safe working practices.

• Maintain register of environmentally controlled spaces and managed areas and provide technical advice on compliant land management practices.

• Organize and facilitate external vendors and partnerships with NATA accredited testing labs.

• Review construction environmental management plans and assist Project Managers with obtaining necessary permits and certificates to conduct new construction works.

• Ensure compliance with all site environmental health and safety requirements.

• Conduct investigations into workplace incidents and document findings and corrective actions.

• Any other reasonable duties as requested.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 20kg independently

• The position involves approximate equal time office work and standing/moving field-work

• The position includes field-work including industrial spaces such as powerplants and exterior areas in a high-heat location

• Constant use of vision and mental alertness is

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications are.

• Knowledge of various subcontract types (Cost-Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and subsets thereof).

Security Clearance Required:

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will require a NV1 Department of Defence Security Clearance (Australian)

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 3-5 years work experience in the environmental science field

• Basic knowledge of computer applications e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry

• High-level of communication; written and verbal, teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a group

• Planning and organizational skills

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, or a related field

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

TICKETS AND LICENCES

Minimum Essential

• Driver’s License

Desirable

• Construction Induction (White Card)

• Working at Heights

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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