Environmental & Sustainability Business Partner

Interflow; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options (WFH)

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Job summary

Interflow is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Business Partner to support projects and operations across Australia. Based in Melbourne or Sydney, you will provide practical environmental and sustainability advice, assist with planning, approvals, audits and incident investigations, and help ensure compliance across sites.

You will contribute to the EMS, governance and assurance activities, drive continual improvement, and support emissions reduction, waste and sustainable procurement

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management, sustainability or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in environmental management within construction, infrastructure, utilities, civil works, mining or a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, approvals, compliance obligations and environmental risk management.
• Knowledge of environmental management systems and ISO 14001 principles.
• Experience reviewing environmental planning and management documentation (CEMPs, approvals, controls).

Responsibilities

• Support construction projects and operational teams to manage environmental risks and compliance.
• Conduct audits and inspections and investigate incidents.
• Assist with implementing and improving Interflow's Environmental Management System.
• Contribute to environmental reporting, regulatory reviews and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives, data collection and reporting across the organisation.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental risk management

ISO 14001 knowledge

Audits & inspections

Education

Environmental science/management/sustainability degree

Job description

Environmental & Sustainability Business Partner

With over 85 years of tangible impact, we have carved out our place as a leader in water infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. Embrace the opportunity to be part of our dynamic team creating the future of water for generations to come. Your expertise and dedication will play a pivotal role in our continued success and be a driving force in our journey towards a water-resilient world.

The Opportunity

As our Environment & Sustainability Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting construction projects and operational teams across Australia to manage environmental risks, meet legal, client and business requirements, and drive continual improvement.

Based in Melbourne or Sydney, you'll partner with project and operational teams to provide practical environmental and sustainability advice, support planning and approvals, conduct audits and inspections, investigate incidents, and help ensure environmental obligations are effectively managed across our projects and facilities.

You’ll support the ongoing implementation and continual improvement of Interflow's Environmental Management System, providing guidance on environmental compliance, risk management, governance and assurance activities. You’ll contribute to environmental reporting, legal compliance reviews, performance monitoring and the development of practical tools, guidance and training that help build environmental capability across the business.

You’ll also contribute to Interflow's broader sustainability strategy. From supporting emissions reduction initiatives, waste and circular economy programs, resource efficiency and sustainable procurement, through to coordinating sustainability data collection and reporting, you’ll help improve environmental and sustainability performance across the organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to work across both operational environmental management and sustainability, influencing projects, operations and strategic initiatives while contributing to the delivery of critical water infrastructure across Australia.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management, sustainability or a related discipline


• 5+ years' experience in environmental management within construction, infrastructure, utilities, civil works, mining or a similar industry


• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, approvals, compliance obligations and environmental risk management


• Knowledge of environmental management systems and the practical application of ISO 14001 principles


• Experience reviewing environmental planning and management documentation, including Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), environmental approvals and project-specific environmental controls


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and build trusted relationships across all levels of the business

Our Team

At Interflow, we are honest, reliable, competent and respectful. We adopt a safety-first mindset where the health, wellbeing and safety of our people is of top priority. We support each other to learn and be our best every day. We value new ideas and work together to create innovative solutions for our customers. We’re proud of our rich history and are committed to delivering our purpose: improve the lives of the people we work with, the communities we serve and the environment we work in, for generations to come.

How We Support You

We provide excellent career opportunities, professional challenges and highly desirable industry sector experience. By joining our team, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary package including a fully maintained vehicle and bonus structure


• On the job training and continuous development opportunities


• Flexible working arrangements with work from home options available


• Gender neutral parental leave entitlements


• Job security – we are an essential service business with a strong pipeline of work


• A well-established reward and recognition program including monthly awards


• Employee referral program with a generous bonus payment up to $5000


• As a WORK180 endorsed employer, we are recognised globally as an organisation that’s diverse, inclusive and supports women in the workplace.


• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

So, what are you waiting for? Join us in making a meaningful impact. and submit your resume for consideration.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches for this role.