Environment Specialist - M7-M12

Environmental Specialist

Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions-building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads-to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.

About the role

We're seeking an Environmental Specialist who will play a pivotal role in the on-going success of M7-M12 Integration project.

This role will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of internal and external resources working on successfully delivering the construction of the M7-M12 Integration Project. The Environmental Specialist will provide support to and report into the Environment and Planning Director working on the M7-M12 Integration Project, focusing on environmental approvals, assurance activities, environmental issues on site, management of contractual and technical requirements, sustainability opportunities, document reviews, management of the Design and Construct (D&C) Contractor, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and the NSW Regulators.

This position will operate from both our Rhodes office and the M7-M12 site office located in Cecil Park.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Assist in managing the environmental management of the Project, ensuring consistency with the Project's planning approvals.
• Interface with and advise on environmental and planning matters.
• Provide input on the development of environmental approvals, including technical input on any potential modifications to the planning approval and review of all environment and planning documents.
• Monitor and complete assurance activities relating to the D&C Contractor's on-site activities to ensure compliance with the Project's planning approvals, Construction Environment Management Plans (CEMPs) and sub-plans, including site surveillance.
• Review and manage the D&C Contractor's compliance with the sustainability requirements for the project, including Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) rating obligation.
• Manage the implementation of the D&C Contractor's environmental procedures, risk registers and construction packages, including minimum standards.

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Engineering, Science or Planning
• Solid experience in working on construction sites, managing environmental approvals
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of HSE legislation, standards and codes across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong project management skills
• Strong understanding of statutory environmental reporting requirements
• Strong written communication skills including report writing and the preparation of concise management reports
• Ability to work with and influence stakeholders towards a culture of continuous improvement in environmental performance
• Strong change management and influencing skills
• A solid background in liaison with Government and Council agencies in relation to environmental issues, initiatives and management

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.

With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests
• Health and wellbeing support-access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more
• Share offers and insurance benefits
• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience - whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on *******@transurban.com.

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.