National Environmental Manager

Service Stream Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Service Stream Limited is seeking a National Environmental Manager to lead environmental program delivery and land management across South Australia and the Northern Territory, with regular travel between operating areas. The role supports Defence estates, providing technical guidance and liaising with key external stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have senior environmental and land management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects while driving improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Land Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in bushfire and feral animal control activities.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience liaising with government agencies and other stakeholders in environmental projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time.
• Strong leadership to inspire and lead a team including a graduate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior SME for land management deliverables across bases.
• Be the main contact for senior Defence customers and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Oversee bushfire control activities to mitigate risks and ensure safety across estates.
• Lead feral animal control to maintain ecological balance.
• Coordinate with Defence Estate Land Management for efficient land activities.
• Plan and deliver land management works within timelines and standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure adherence to protocols.
• Prepare reports for senior executives highlighting achievements and improvements.
• Promote continuous improvement and implement best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Bushfire control

Feral animal control

Environmental legislation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / Land Management

Job description

We are proud to be a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We have a newly created role for a National Environmental Manager to join us and support with this contract. The Defence estate is one of Australia’s largest and most environmentally complex property portfolios, encompassing significant biodiversity assets, bushfire management, and important ecological communities. Our preference is to have this role based in the Northern Territory, however we are open to other locations such as South Australia noting there will be regular travel between the two operating areas.

About the role

You will have overall responsibility for environmental program delivery and land management delivery across SA and the NT. This includes providing technical advice on land management activities and liaising with Defence Estate Land Management and other key external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Serving as the senior SME for Land Management scope of work deliverables across multiple bases.
• Being the key point of contact for senior Defence customers including fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Defence personnel, contractors, and local authorities.
• Bushfire control activities to mitigate risks and ensure safety across the estates.
• Feral animal control activities to maintain ecological balance.
• Liaising with Defence Estate Land Management to ensure alignment and efficiency in land management activities.
• Planning and coordinating the delivery of all Land Management works, ensuring compliance with project timelines and standards.
• Conducting regular site inspections and audits to ensure adherence to land management protocols and procedures.
• Preparing and presenting reports up to senior executive stakeholder on land management activities, highlighting achievements and identifying areas for improvement.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices.

About you

You have senior management experience in environmental and land management, preferably within a similarly complex operating environment. You will enjoy working collaboratively across various stakeholders including operations, consultants, Defence personnel and executives.

Key qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Land Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in bushfire and feral animal control activities.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience liaising with government agencies and other stakeholders in the management of land and environmental projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver outcomes within specified timeframes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead a team of professionals including a graduate.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Our next role comes with:

Benefits

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values safety, diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email ••••@serivcestream.com.au .