Senior Environmental Advisor - Renewable Energy Project FIFO

Symal Group; Queensland; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO/DIDO from Queensland

Accommodation provided

Flights/travel provided

Job summary

Symal Infrastructure is delivering the Gawaya Baya Wind Farm in North Queensland, seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to lead environmental performance on this landmark renewable energy project. You will provide specialist advice to the Project Manager and HSEQ team, embedding controls in construction and managing approvals, audits, risk assessments and reporting.

You will mentor junior staff, drive ISO 14001 compliance, and maintain a strong field presence with subcontractors and regulatory

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Proactive approach

White Card

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or related

ISCA Sustainability Accreditation desirable

Cert II Erosion and Sediment Control / Green Card

Job description

Symal Infrastructure is delivering the Gawaya Baya Wind Farm in North Queensland, seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to lead environmental performance on this landmark renewable energy project. You will provide specialist advice to the Project Manager and HSEQ team, embedding controls in construction and managing approvals, audits, risk assessments and reporting.

You will mentor junior staff, drive ISO 14001 compliance, and maintain a strong field presence with subcontractors and regulatory