Environmental Officer

We currently have an opportunity for a highly organised Environmental Officer to join our Estate Management of Services (EOM) team.

A new name, a bright pathway ahead

Part of Downer Group, our newly formed Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit brings amazing capability to the people of Australia and what matters most to them. We run hospitals, manage client data centres, we take asset management risk, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces. Arguably no other business within Downer better embodies our purpose; to enable our communities to thrive.

Join us on the journey

We currently have an opportunity for a highly organised Environmental Officer to join our Estate Management of Services (EOM) team and support the Land Management Manager to deliver and meet the objectives within the Land Management and Pest & Vermin service lines for environmental deliverables and projects.

Support the Spotless Defence Contract for delivery of Estate Management of Services (EMOS) contract to the Department of Defence SNSW region.

What you'll do

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Scoping, quoting and successful delivery of Land Management contracted deliverables and environmental projects issued to the EMOS team from Defence.
• Coordinate the Environmental Project Supervisors, provide planning, forecasting and oversee the overall service line deliverables and projects.
• Deliver the land conservation and natural resource management services within your designated area.
• Meet the objectives within the Land Management and Pest & Vermin service lines for environmental deliverables and projects.
• Plan, organise, and prioritise your work to meet strict deadlines and provide timely and accurate information to all stakeholders.

What you'll bring

• Qualified in a recognised course or apprenticeship with a preference for tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/Land Management
• Experience in environmental land management as a supervisor, project manager or similar role.
• Experience and qualifications in Fire Management in the Environmental Industry or field (Mandatory)
• Ability to obtain and retain a Defence security clearance (Australian Citizenship Mandatory)
• Demonstrated success in Land Management contracts (preferable)
• Valid unrestricted Driver's License & First Aid Certificate.

More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.

Why work for us?

Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means being part of something new and exciting. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Training and development to support your career.
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business
• Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.