About you:
Reporting to the Senior Environmental Business partner, your primary responsibility as the Environmental Advisor is to provide technical support and advice, data analysis, consultant/contractor coordination, reporting and mentoring staff for environmental and water quality issues. The role also requires experience in environmental risk management and the preparation of fit-for-purpose environmental management plans, reports, and any localised environmental processes.
You will bring:
Sunwater is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor who has demonstrated skills in water quality monitoring, assessment, analysis and reporting, water quality management advice, environmental risk and offset requirements, flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) identification and management. You will be experienced in managing regulatory compliance in a water supply business and be able to provide informal environmental training and undertaking assurance activities regarding compliance with standards, environmental approvals, and licences.
In addition, you will have: -
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant environmental discipline e.g., environmental science, environmental chemistry etc.
- 5 + Years experience in environmental management compliance
- Class ‘C’ driving licence
- Demonstrated experience of working in an environmental management team in a water service provider/ water utility business or in a related capacity
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives
- Training and Assessor qualifications (highly desirable)
What’s great about working at Sunwater?
At Sunwater, we invest in and develop the next generation of water industry professionals. Every day, we encourage our employees to embrace innovative ideas, new ways of thinking and collaboration. Trust and respect are at the core of our robust and supportive work environment, where we strive to create an inclusive workplace that inspires and engages our employees to thrive both professionally and personally.
Sunwater’s many benefits include:
- Personal working arrangements – flexible hours, part-time options, hybrid environment
- Attractive remuneration and benefits (including 17.5% leave loading)
- Salary transparency as per Enterprise Agreement classifications
- Office locations throughout Queensland
- Contemporary health and wellbeing programs including access to Reward Gateway
- A commitment to internal progression and clear career pathways
- A safe, dynamic and innovative work environment
We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are seeking flexibility in their work arrangements. We understand the importance of work-life balance and value the diverse perspectives and experiences that these individuals bring to our team. Whether you are looking for part-time or other flexible arrangements, we are committed to exploring possibilities that accommodate your needs while ensuring successful outcomes for Sunwater. Please feel free to discuss your desired flexibility during the application process.
About Us
The Sunwater team works together every day to deliver prosperity to our customers and the people of regional Queensland. Our extensive infrastructure network provides water to over 5,000 irrigation, industrial and urban customers – and we are responsible for delivering around 40 per cent of all water used commercially in Queensland.
We have a strong focus on supporting industries that provide significant economic benefits to the state.
We value our high-performing team and their commitment to working safely with customers to support growth and make a positive difference to people’s lives across the communities we serve.
We seek passionate and talented professionals to join our team as we fulfil our purpose - delivering water for prosperity throughout Queensland. If that sounds like you and you are seeking a new challenge, submit your application today.
For further information visit www.sunwater.com.au
Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.