Senior Environmental Advisor

Georgiou; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgiou is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join the Far North Queensland delivery team, initially supporting the Cairns DRFA Stage 1 Project. You will lead environmental performance across complex civil works, ensuring compliance with approvals, licences and planning conditions, while collaborating with clients, regulators and communities.

The role involves managing monitoring programs, mentoring teams, and driving environmental excellence on a high-profile infrastructure program that

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or related field.
• Experience in civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and environmental legislation.
• Experience implementing environmental management plans and monitoring programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Valid Driver's Licence and Construction White Card.
• Experience with erosion and sediment control is advantageous.
• DOC (Design & Construct) project experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continual improvement of the Project Construction Environmental Management Plan, supporting sub-plans, procedures and systems.
• Provide practical environmental advice to site supervision and construction teams, including reviewing work methodologies and supporting pre-starts and toolbox sessions.
• Manage environmental monitoring programs, including air, noise, vibration, water quality and waste, and report on performance.
• Maintain compliance tracking for environmental licences, permits, approvals and planning conditions.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits and reviews, investigate incidents and support the close-out of corrective actions.
• Prepare environmental approval application documentation and monitor changes to relevant legislation and project obligations.
• Build effective relationships with the client, regulatory authorities, community stakeholders and project partners.
• Coach and mentor project team members to strengthen environmental awareness, capability and performance.

Skills

Environmental Science

Civil construction

ISO 14001

CEMP experience

Environmental monitoring

Permits & approvals

Stakeholder engagement

Driver's Licence

White Card

Erosion control

DOC experience

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Science

Job description

Georgiou Group has partnered with Koppens Construction to deliver the Cairns Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Stage 1 Project, supporting the restoration and resilience of critical transport infrastructure across Far North Queensland.

This project involves a diverse range of civil construction, rehabilitation and slope stabilisation works across multiple sites on one of Australia's most scenic highway corridors.

Beyond the current program of works, Georgiou is continuing to strengthen its presence in Far North Queensland through a growing pipeline of transport and civil infrastructure opportunities. This role offers the chance to contribute to critical recovery works today while positioning yourself for long-term career opportunities across a diverse portfolio of road, bridge and transport infrastructure projects throughout the region.

As our Senior Environmental Advisor, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing environmental outcomes across complex infrastructure works, partnering closely with project teams, clients, regulators and community stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

FIFO and accommodation options are available for candidates residing within South East Queensland.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of environmental performance on a high-profile infrastructure project while becoming part of a growing regional team helping shape the future of infrastructure delivery across Far North Queensland.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Georgiou-now proudly part of STRABAG SE, one of Europe's largest construction technology groups—you'll join a business where local expertise meets global opportunity. For nearly 50 years, we've built Australia's infrastructure and our reputation for being the best people to work with.

With Georgiou's local knowledge and experience and STRABAG's forward-thinking innovation, we're delivering projects that connect communities, develop people, and set new industry benchmarks, all while staying true to the culture and values that make Georgiou unique.

• Build impact that lasts - work on iconic projects shaping Australian communities.
• Grow without limits - access world-class training, mentoring, and career pathways across Australia and STRABAG's global network.
• Flexibility that works for you - enjoy wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, and support to help you stay connected to life beyond work.
• Belong and be supported - inclusive facilities like free hygiene products, parental and prayer rooms, and wellbeing programs.
• A culture that cares - our values of Care, Integrity, and Excellence guide everything we do.
• Reward for your work - competitive packages, annual reviews, and access to the Georgiou Perks discounts platform.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to join our Far North Queensland delivery team, initially supporting the Cairns DRFA Stage 1 Project.

Operating within one of Australia's most environmentally significant regions, neighbouring the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, you'll provide practical environmental leadership across multiple work fronts, ensuring compliance with project approvals, licences, permits and environmental obligations.

This role offers exposure to complex environmental challenges, sensitive stakeholder environments and major civil infrastructure works while providing the opportunity to contribute to future transport infrastructure projects as our regional pipeline continues to grow.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the implementation and continual improvement of the Project Construction Environmental Management Plan, supporting sub-plans, procedures and systems.
• Provide practical environmental advice to site supervision and construction teams, including reviewing work methodologies and supporting pre-starts and toolbox sessions.
• Manage environmental monitoring programs, including air, noise, vibration, water quality and waste, and report on performance.
• Maintain compliance tracking for environmental licences, permits, approvals and planning conditions.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits and reviews, investigate incidents and support the close-out of corrective actions.
• Prepare environmental approval application documentation and monitor changes to relevant legislation and project obligations.
• Build effective relationships with the client, regulatory authorities, community stakeholders and project partners.
• Coach and mentor project team members to strengthen environmental awareness, capability and performance.

Your Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated environmental experience within civil construction or infrastructure projects, particularly road, transport or other linear infrastructure environments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 and relevant Federal and Queensland environmental legislation and regulations.
• Experience implementing Construction Environmental Management Plans, environmental monitoring programs and compliance management systems.
• Strong understanding of environmental approvals, permits, auditing and incident management processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide practical advice in a fast-paced project environment.
• Current Driver's Licence and Construction White Card.
• Experience with erosion and sediment control, environmental monitoring and environmentally sensitive construction activities will be highly regarded.
• TMR and Design & Construct project experience will be highly regarded.

Ready to Apply?

If you share our values, are driven by teamwork and innovation, and are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

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We're Committed to Inclusion

We welcome applicants of all cultures, backgrounds and identities; people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and current or former members of the Australian Defence Force, including veterans and reservists. We are proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as a great place for women to work.

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