Environmental Officer

Environmental Officer

ABOUT US

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. 

ABOUT THE TEAM

Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 in a similar role.
• Experience and qualifications in Fire Management in the Environmental Industry or field (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated success in Land Management contracts (preferable)
• Valid unrestricted Driver's License & First Aid Certificate.
• Must be a Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

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.