Senior Sustainability and Environment Advisor

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

Description

The opportunity

Downer is looking for an experienced Senior Environment and Sustainability Advisor to join the Goyder North Wind Farm Connection project.

Working as part of the project delivery team, you will help manage environmental and sustainability requirements across mobilisation and construction. You will provide practical advice, maintain compliance and work closely with project teams and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be based in the Adelaide region or be willing to relocate for the position allowing them easy access to and from site in a FIFO/DIDO arrangement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating environmental approvals, permits and management plans
• Providing practical environmental advice to construction and project teams
• Completing site inspections, audits and environmental monitoring
• Managing compliance registers, reporting and project records
• Supporting environmental incident investigations and corrective actions
• Coordinating environmental consultants and monitoring subcontractor compliance
• Reviewing environmental data, including energy, emissions, waste and water
• Engaging with clients, regulators, landowners, Traditional Owners and community stakeholders

What we’re looking for

You are an experienced environmental professional who can provide clear and practical advice in a major construction environment.

You will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability or a related field
• Around seven or more years of environmental or sustainability experience
• Experience working on power, transmission, substation, renewable energy or similar major infrastructure projects
• Experience with environmental approvals, permits, management plans and compliance reporting
• Knowledge of construction environmental risks, including biodiversity, heritage, water, erosion, sediment, waste, noise, dust and rehabilitation
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001 aligned management systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to work effectively in a remote and fast paced construction environment
• A current driver licence and construction industry induction
• ISO 14001 training, incident investigation training or infrastructure sustainability accreditation would be highly regarded.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on an important renewable energy infrastructure project
• Relevant site uplifts on top of a competitive salary package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Exposure to project leaders, technical specialists and key stakeholders
• A workplace focused on Zero Harm, inclusion and continuous improvement

About Energy and Utilities

Downer’s Energy and Utilities business provides end to end services across power, gas, water, renewable energy and telecommunications infrastructure. We work closely with our customers and communities to deliver essential services and infrastructure that support Australia and New Zealand.

Downer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, women, members of the LGBTQIA plus community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.