Address- Permanent opportunity - Specialist Environmental Advisors
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Based in Leederville
More than water, at the Water Corporation we have desalination, renewable energy, water source development, wastewater treatment, water conveyance and carbon offsetting projects. Help shape the future of the State.
Water is an essential element to our State. From your house, to industry located in the far reaches of our State, Water Corporation is responsible for sourcing providing, removing, treating and disposing of water to underpin the economic growth Western Australia.
Accelerating environmental sustainability of the water cycle as our climate changes is one of our Corporate goals. Our focus on environmental sustainability has provided 'environmental management' a platform to drive outcomes at the Water Corporation. At the Water Corporation environmental professionals are empowered to make a difference to environmental outcomes.
In each and every Water Corporation role, you'll have the chance to develop your career across a broad range of environmental and engineering issues within both planning and operational spheres. With a diverse mix of roles, locations and opportunities across Western Australia, we seek people who want to make a change for the better.
About the role
We have opportunities for experienced Specialist Environment Advisors to support Water Corporation in delivering environmental outcomes by providing support to a centre of expertise in environmental advice, which will include technical / operational, approvals, strategy and risk. These roles will be based in our Leederville office and will report to the Team Leader - Approvals Delivery Team within the Approvals, Regulation and Performance Section of the Environment Business Unit.
These roles will be responsible for developing and executing environmental management project strategy as it relates to project design and environmental approvals across a broad spectrum of project life cycles.
What the role will involve
- Develop and execute environmental management project strategy across the full project life cycle in Water Corporation assets.
- Provide high quality advice, guidance and support navigating State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and associated legal instruments, associated with desalination, water sourcing, pipelines, wastewater treatment and disposal within terrestrial and marine environments across Western Australia.
- Support the management of change for new environmental compliance obligations and legislation changes, including effective communication to stakeholders.
- Lead a team of consultants/team members to undertake Environmental Impact Assessment Studies and to deliver approvals are obtained within required timeframes.
- Lead and implement strategic process improvements to enhance the environmental service offering and support to the business.
- Support improvements to the EMS, including the development of standards and procedures, to ensure the Corporation meets its environmental management objectives under Thrive 2035.
Key Skills and experience
- Demonstrated experience in dealing developing project with project approvals, Environmental Impact Assessment and the development of management plans;
- Considerable knowledge of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation associated with environmental management in the water industry (particularly the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999).
- Demonstrated experience in securing project outcomes aligned with corporate objectives through working with multidisciplinary teams within and external to your organisation including with Government stakeholders.
- Capability to work independently, within teams and the ability to establish constructive working relationships within the Water Corporation, with contractors and external stakeholders.
- Highly development interpersonal, oral and written skills;
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant issues facing the water industry in Australia specifically in wastewater will be desirable.
Real benefits that matter.
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation up to 13%
- Purchase additional leave of up to 4 weeks
Applications close 20th March 2024
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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