Senior Environmental Leader - Construction Projects

Sitzler HR & Payroll; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave options

Attractive remuneration package

Job summary

Sitzler HR & Payroll in Darwin seeks an experienced Environmental Manager to lead the site’s environmental initiatives and drive continuous improvement across operations. You will maintain the Environmental Management System and provide technical guidance to project teams and HSE personnel.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Management (or related) and at least ten years in construction, with strong knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management or related discipline.
• Ten years’ experience in construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of Commonwealth, State and Territory environmental legislation.
• ISO 14001 knowledge.
• Experience preparing Construction Environmental Management Plans.
• Experience conducting environmental audits, inspections and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and continuously improving the Environmental Management System in accordance with legislative, certification, regulatory and client requirements.
• Providing environmental leadership, technical advice, mentoring and guidance to project teams, HSE personnel and the wider business.
• Preparing and maintaining Project Environmental Management Plans for tenders and active projects.
• Interpreting environmental legislation, standards and client requirements to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Facilitating environmental risk assessments and ensuring appropriate controls are implemented and monitored.
• Conducting workplace inspections, environmental monitoring and internal audits.
• Leading environmental incident investigations and monitoring corrective actions through to close-out.
• Preparing internal and external environmental compliance and performance reports.
• Developing and delivering project-specific environmental inductions and workforce training.
• Providing environmental input into tenders, design reviews, project handovers, site establishment and project close-out.
• Supporting project teams with environmental emergency response, site investigations and compliance matters.

Job description

Sitzler HR & Payroll in Darwin seeks an experienced Environmental Manager to lead the site’s environmental initiatives and drive continuous improvement across operations. You will maintain the Environmental Management System and provide technical guidance to project teams and HSE personnel.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Management (or related) and at least ten years in construction, with strong knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001.