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 ideally be based in the Adelaide region or willing to relocate for the position allowing them easy access to and from site in a FIFO/DIDO arrangement. We are however open to candidates based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne who are willing to work an 18/10 roster, locally based candidates have the option for a 10/4 roster if preferred.
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