Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist — Victoria

AusNet Services Ltd; Victoria; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet Services Ltd in Victoria, Australia, is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support planning and delivery of WRL, driving sustainable environmental performance across construction and operations.

You will develop strategies to satisfy regulatory requirements, assist contractors, and support the project team with audit readiness, biodiversity considerations, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or related field.
• Experience in environmental advisor roles on large infrastructure projects (EES experience preferred).
• Audit experience desirable and knowledge of State/ Commonwealth legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on assessing and mitigating environmental impacts and develop management strategies.
• Review design changes for environmental risks and approval requirements.
• Attend meetings with the Independent Environmental Auditor.
• Undertake inspections and audits of contractors.
• Develop strategies for Environmental Performance Requirements and oversee their implementation.
• Support contractors and WRL project team with environmental compliance and biodiversity initiatives.
• Coordinate surveys and due diligence for offset strategies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental management

Audits

Stakeholder engagement

Impact assessment

Education

Environmental Science degree

Auditing qualification desirable

Job description

AusNet Services Ltd in Victoria, Australia, is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support planning and delivery of WRL, driving sustainable environmental performance across construction and operations.

You will develop strategies to satisfy regulatory requirements, assist contractors, and support the project team with audit readiness, biodiversity considerations, and stakeholder communications.