Environmental Management and Compliace Specialist

Location: Geelong, flexible
Statuses: Flexible; Full time; Part time
About the role
Purpose filled role focused on risk mitigation and compliance
Flexible working arrangements
Community values centric organisation
The Environmental Management and Compliance Specialist – Reclaimed Water is a key role within the Asset Systems and Environment Department as it ensures compliance oversight relating to supply of reclaimed water for end beneficial uses or discharge into the environment, with emphasis on protecting both the public and environmental health.
With a strong working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act and related legislation relating to supply of reclaimed water, the role will be responsible for engaging with regulators and wider stakeholders to ensure frameworks are adhered to, in line with our Strategy 2030.
You will support the implementation of a highly effective reclaimed water quality risk management plan and initiatives that require significant stakeholder engagement and coordination within wider business units across Barwon Water.
Position Description
About you
As an emerging leader in the environment or water industry you will be passionate about quality, environmental compliance and seek out areas of process improvement. You will be naturally inquisitive and capable of influencing stakeholders through your persuasive communication skills. A true problem solver, you enjoy collaboration and participating in group settings.
Working with stakeholders will be motivating as you articulate complex technical information enabling your success in providing specialised support to deliver operational and best practices solutions. Your background and understanding of environmental compliance and Management and its application to recycled water will be key to your success in this role.
Your practical and technical expertise will be underpinned by a qualification in Engineering or Science and combined with your growth mindset, will enjoy taking challenges head on and delivering high quality outcomes.
About Us
Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years’ experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, we’re a pivotal player in the region’s ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.
We care about where we live and work, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team.
Why join us?
At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.
Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We’re learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.
Get in touch
Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?
Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and a copy of your resume now.
We lead. We learn. We deliver. We care about a better future.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at recruitment@barwonwater.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Enquiries to Will Nunn, Reclaimed Water Quality Team Leader, on 0448 096 228.
Applications close Sunday, 3 March 2024.