National Environmental Manager

Service Stream; Holtze; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Paid leave

Job summary

Service Stream seeks a Senior Environmental Manager to lead environmental program delivery for Defence estates in South Australia and the Northern Territory. The role focuses on biodiversity, bushfire management and land stewardship, with regular travel between operating areas and bases.

You will provide technical land management guidance, liaise with Defence personnel and external stakeholders, and oversee land management works while mentoring a graduate.

Qualifications

• Senior environmental leadership experience in complex estates or defence environments.
• Experience liaising with government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior SME for land management scope of work across multiple bases.
• Act as key point of contact for Defence customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee bushfire risk mitigation and feral animal control activities.
• Plan and coordinate all land management works to meet timelines and standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits of land management protocols.
• Prepare and present reports to senior executives on activities and outcomes.
• Promote continuous improvement and adoption of best practices.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Land management

Bushfire management

Biodiversity knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Primary Location

NT - Robertson Barracks

Job Description Summary

Senior Environmental Manager role in the Defence & Social Infrastructure division, supporting Defence estates in SA and the NT.

About the Role

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 include:

• 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.

Our ideal candidate will also have:

• 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.

Your next role comes with:

• 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 [e-mail].

Department

Field Services