Senior Environmental Advisor

Symal; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Flights/travel

Site amenities

Job summary

Symal Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to lead environmental performance on the Gawaya Baya Wind Farm in North Queensland. You’ll work with the Project Manager and HSEQ teams to embed environmental controls in day-to-day construction and drive compliance and sustainability outcomes.

Join a major $347M infrastructure project with a peak workforce of ~300 and a strong field presence, delivering 400MW of renewable energy while advancing regulatory engagement and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and related controls.
• Strong capability in audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Ability to provide practical environmental advice to project teams.
• Proven incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Regulatory engagement and reporting for environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project EMP and sustainability plans.
• Provide senior technical advice on environmental risks.
• Drive compliance across construction activities.
• Lead environmental inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Manage environmental permits and licenses.
• Mentor junior environmental staff.
• Deliver environmental training and toolbox talks.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Senior advisory experience

Australian environmental law

Environmental inspections

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Reporting documentation

Education

Environmental Science degree

White Card

Driver's licence

ISCA Accreditation

Job description

Gawaya Baya Wind Farm | FIFO from Queensland | 2/1 Roster | Symal Infrastructure

Lead environmental performance on a landmark renewable energy project.

Symal Infrastructure is delivering the Gawaya Baya Wind Farm, a major renewable energy project in North Queensland, and we’re seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to join our project HSEQ team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to take a senior role on a $347M major infrastructure project, working alongside an experienced project leadership team and playing a key role in driving environmental compliance, sustainability and performance across the project.

The project comprises approximately 400MW of renewable energy generation, 68 wind turbine generators, 78km of access roads, significant bulk earthworks, concrete works, drainage infrastructure and major bridge construction, with a peak workforce of approximately 300 personnel

The Opportunity

As Senior Environmental Advisor, you’ll be a key environmental leader on the project, providing specialist advice and practical support to the Project Manager, Environment & Sustainability Manager, construction teams, subcontractors and client representatives.

You’ll have a strong field presence and be responsible for ensuring environmental requirements are embedded into day-to-day construction activities, while proactively identifying risks, driving compliance and supporting the project to achieve its environmental and sustainability objectives.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the implementation and ongoing review of the Project Environmental Management Plan, Sustainability Management Plans and associated environmental controls.
• Providing senior technical advice to project leadership, construction teams and subcontractors on environmental risks, compliance and best practice.
• Driving environmental compliance across construction activities and ensuring legislative, contractual and project requirements are understood and achieved.
• Leading environmental inspections, audits, monitoring programs and risk assessments.
• Identifying environmental risks and implementing practical mitigation and control measures.
• Managing environmental approvals, permits, licences and associated conditions.
• Reviewing and providing input into environmental documentation, including EMPs, SEPs, SMPs, SWMS, procedures and construction methodologies.
• Maintaining a strong field presence and working directly with supervisors, engineers and subcontractors to ensure environmental controls are effective.
• Leading the identification, investigation and close-out of environmental non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Supporting and, where required, leading environmental incident investigations and ensuring appropriate preventative actions are implemented.
• Supporting regulatory engagement and environmental reporting requirements.
• Preparing environmental and sustainability reporting for project leadership, senior management and clients.
• Supporting project audits and maintaining compliance with relevant environmental management standards, including ISO 14001.
• Working closely with the Client HSEQ team and participating in environmental audits, risk workshops, project meetings and incident investigations.
• Delivering environmental training, inductions and toolbox sessions to employees and subcontractors.
• Coaching and mentoring junior environmental team members and supporting their professional development.
• Identifying opportunities to improve environmental performance through innovation, technology and industry-leading practices.
• Contributing to a strong environmental culture across the project and ensuring environmental performance remains a priority throughout delivery.

About You

We’re looking for a hands‑on and commercially aware environmental professional who can operate confidently within a major construction project environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Earth Sciences, Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a Senior Environmental Advisor or Environmental Advisor role within civil construction, infrastructure, resources, renewable energy or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian environmental legislation, approvals, compliance requirements and construction environmental management.
• Proven experience implementing Environmental Management Plans and environmental controls across major construction projects.
• Strong experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, monitoring and risk assessments.
• Experience managing environmental incidents, investigations, corrective actions and regulatory requirements.
• The ability to provide confident and practical environmental advice to project managers, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, regulators and project teams.
• Excellent communication, reporting and documentation skills.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge poor environmental practices and drive positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support less experienced environmental professionals.
• White Card.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Cert II Erosion and Sediment Control / Green Card, or equivalent experience, highly regarded.
• ISCA Sustainability Accreditation desirable.

Why Join Symal?

At Symal, We Build Better Together.

We’re a team that rolls up our sleeves, gets involved and takes pride in delivering great outcomes. We value collaboration, different perspectives and people who are prepared to challenge the way things are done.

This is an opportunity to join a growing infrastructure business and work on a high-profile renewable energy project that will make a lasting contribution to Queensland’s energy future.

You’ll work alongside experienced construction, project and HSEQ leaders while having the autonomy and support to make a genuine impact on environmental performance.

At Symal, we invest in our people and support ongoing professional development across the HSEQ function.

You’ll have access to opportunities including:

• Environmental management and compliance training
• ICAM training
• ISCA sustainability development
• Mentoring and leadership development
• Progression into Environmental & Sustainability Management roles

Gawaya Baya Wind Farm is a major renewable energy development in North Queensland, approximately 2.5 hours from Townsville.

The project includes:

• $347M D&C project
• 400MW renewable energy generation
• 68 wind turbine generators
• 78km of project roads
• Approximately 1.8 million m³ of earthworks
• Approximately 55,000 m³ of concrete
• Major drainage and culvert work
• Peak workforce of approximately 300 personnel

The Roster

2 weeks on / 1 week off

FIFO/DIDO opportunities are available from Queensland, with accommodation, flights/travel and site amenities provided in line with project arrangements.