About the role

As Environment and Sustainability Specialist you will be part of a team that positively contributes to lifting TasNetwork’s environmental maturity.

The Environment and Sustainability Team provide a critical service to the business; advising, assisting and supporting the business to meet our environmental responsibilities and to achieve our environment and sustainability goal of minimising the impact of our activities on environmental and cultural heritage values.

Working collaboratively across the business, there will be opportunities to lead and be involved in a range of initiatives such as; enhancing our environmental management system, undertaking an environmental assurance program, supporting capital works projects, sustainability initiatives, incident response and developing and delivering environmental training.

About Us

At TasNetworks, we own, operate and maintain the electricity transmission and distribution network in Tasmania. We deliver a safe, efficient and reliable electricity supply to more than 285,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. We are Powering a bright future, it's in our DNA;

• We are our customers too
• Safety is at the heart of all we do
• We unify and respond to challenges
• Trusted to deliver
• We embrace diversity and forward thinking

About you

A tertiary qualification in environmental management (or equivalent) with experience working in the environmental management field will be key to fulfilling this role.

You will have a broad understanding of environmental management, and a sound understanding of environmental legislation. By having sound judgement, pragmatism, problem solving skills and understanding of a risk based approach, you will provide high quality advice and support to the business.

You will be able to provide environmental advice and support that is underpinned by sound judgement, pragmatism, a risk-based approach and problem solving skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills enable you to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will drive positive change as part of a small team.

What's on offer

This is a full time permanent opportunity. At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do. We offer our team excellent benefits including

• Great professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid volunteer days
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite gyms (or gym rebate if unavailable)
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful

We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here.

Can you see yourself living here?

Based in Tasmania’s capital, historic Hobart/nipaluna will be a phenomenal base in order for you to succeed in this role. You will be situated on the gorgeous river Derwent with appealing world heritage wilderness areas just a stone’s throw away. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to iconic settings such as Mona, Port Arthur and the historic Hobart Water Front.

How to apply

If this role and working at TasNetworks is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people. Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role, and an up-to-date resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here.

Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 11th May 2023

For further information about the role, please contact Ed.Parker@Tasnetworks.com.au

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.