We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.
About the role
Water Corporation is making significant investments in large-scale water and wastewater projects over the next decade to support housing development, population growth and addressing the challenges of climate change. We are expanding our Approvals & Delivery Team and looking for passionate individuals to join us.
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Environment Advisor to support Water Corporation in delivering environmental outcomes by supporting the development and implementation of environmental approval strategies, providing environmental advice and delivering environmental approval documentation. This role will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of environmental management project strategy as it relates to project design and environmental approvals across a broad spectrum of project life cycles. This role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to a Team Leader – Approvals Delivery.
What the role will involve
- Support the development and execution of environmental management project strategy across the full project life cycle in Water Corporation assets.
- Prepare and coordinate environmental approval applications and supporting documentation, including native vegetation clearing permits and Part V works approvals.
- Provide environmental advice to help projects navigate relevant State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and associated statutory instruments.
- Work with multidisciplinary project teams to identify environmental risks, approval requirements and appropriate management measures for projects involving desalination, water sourcing, pipelines, wastewater treatment and disposal in terrestrial and marine environments across Western Australia.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, environmental regulators, consultants and technical specialists to support the timely delivery of environmental approvals.
- Support improvements to environmental approval processes, guidance and procedures to enable the efficient and consistent delivery of environmental approvals.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours.
- Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave).