Senior Environmental and Sustainability Lead - Wind Farm

Senior Sustainability and Environment Advisor; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development

Zero Harm culture

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Senior Environment and Sustainability Advisor to join the Goyder North Wind Farm Connection project in Adelaide. The role focuses on managing environmental and sustainability requirements during mobilisation and construction, offering practical guidance and ensuring compliance.

Based in the Adelaide region or willing to relocate, you will work in a FIFO/DIDO setup to support project teams, regulators, and stakeholders with a strong emphasis on Zero Harm and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability or related field.
• Around seven+ years of environmental or sustainability experience.
• Experience on power, transmission, substations, renewable energy or major infra projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental approvals, permits and management plans.
• Provide practical environmental advice to project teams.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and environmental monitoring.
• Manage compliance registers, reporting and project records.
• Support environmental incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate environmental consultants and monitor subcontractor compliance.
• Review environmental data (energy, emissions, waste, water).
• Engage with clients, regulators, landowners and communities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Construction env. experience

Environmental policy knowledge

Communication skills

Practical advisory

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Science

Bachelors in Environmental Engineering

Bachelors in Natural Resource Management

Bachelors in Sustainability

Tools

ISO 14001 training

Incident investigation training

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Senior Environment and Sustainability Advisor to join the Goyder North Wind Farm Connection project in Adelaide. The role focuses on managing environmental and sustainability requirements during mobilisation and construction, offering practical guidance and ensuring compliance.

Based in the Adelaide region or willing to relocate, you will work in a FIFO/DIDO setup to support project teams, regulators, and stakeholders with a strong emphasis on Zero Harm and