Senior Environmental Advisor

Gamuda Group; Leongatha; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Job sharing

Parental leave policies

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor based in Leongatha to provide professional advice to management, lead environmental compliance, and drive sustainability on the Marinus Link project. You will ensure adherence to approvals, implement CEMPs, mentor site staff, and maintain ISO 14001 certification.

The role requires 5+ years in environmental compliance on major infrastructure, strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and NGER reporting, and a Victorian driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Environmental Compliance or Environmental Management role on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental management systems (ISO 14001), CEMPs, and statutory reporting (NGER).
• Demonstrated experience conducting environmental audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Implement environmental sustainability strategies, CEMPs, and TVGL Zero Harm standards across site operations.
• Oversee compliance with project conditions of approval, statutory legislation, and ISO 14001 certification requirements.
• Conduct environmental audits, review site work method statements, and verify contractor environmental compliance.
• Lead environmental incident investigations, analyze sustainability data, and manage statutory reporting (including NGER).
• Guide, support, and mentor site Environmental Officers and project personnel.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Audits and investigations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Management or related field

Tools

ISO 14001

CEMPs

NGER reporting

Job description

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we’re unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

About the role:

DT Infrastructure, as part of theTasVicGreenlinkjoint venture with Samsung C&T Corporation Australia,has beenawardedthe contract to delivertheBalance of Works packagefor Marinus Link Stage 1

We are seeking an Senior Environmental Advisor based in Leongatha to join us on this once-in-a-generation project to provide professional advice to operational management, lead environmental compliance, and drive sustainability initiatives across the project. You will ensure strict adherence to conditions of approval, implement Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), mentor site environmental personnel, and maintain ISO 14001 certification standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement environmental sustainability strategies, CEMPs, and TVGL Zero Harm standards across site operations.
• Oversee compliance with project conditions of approval, statutory legislation, and ISO 14001 certification requirements.
• Conduct environmental audits, review site work method statements, and verify contractor environmental compliance.
• Lead environmental incident investigations, analyze sustainability data, and manage statutory reporting (including NGER).
• Guide, support, and mentor site Environmental Officers and project personnel.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.

Experience and capabilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Environmental Compliance or Environmental Management role on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental management systems (ISO 14001), CEMPs, and statutory reporting (NGER).
• Demonstrated experience conducting environmental audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License required.

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We’ve developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it’s hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’ll work together to make it work.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to develop your career within a highly successful organisation.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.