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Salary- Join our Environment Compliance and Operations Support team
- Permanent – $131,740 + Super
- Based in our Leederville office
Every Western Australian needs water to survive and thrive. So, we are looking for people who have a passion for meaningful, innovative work to help bring our vision to life, while facing up to the challenges of climate change.
You'll get to work flexibly alongside collaborators, creators, thinkers and doers to make a difference to lives all over WA.
Plus, you'll get the opportunity to carve a career path as diverse as the different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of our 3500+ people. Come thrive with us!
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity for a Specialist - Environment to assist Water Corporation in supporting operations in maintaining compliance with environmental legislation and approvals and providing wider business support in environmental advice which will include technical / operational, approvals, strategy, and risk.
In this role you will have the opportunity to support the Water Corporation’s operations and asset delivery and planning groups in fulfilling environmental compliance obligations, including supporting environmental monitoring and reporting requirements and through providing technical Environmental Risk advice associated with Water Corporation wastewater assets across the full project lifecycle.
This role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to the Team Leader – Operations Asset Support within the Operations and Asset Services Section on the Environment Business Unit.
What the role will involve
· Lead projects to ensure compliance obligations with licence conditions are met and support environmental monitoring and reporting business improvements.
· Project manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver environmental investigations / monitoring across the full project lifecycle in Water Corporation wastewater assets.
· Provide technical advice on compliance matters / incidents and support the investigation of non-compliances / incidents and development / implementation of corrective actions
· Provide internal advice, guidance and support regarding operational assets across the full project lifecycle.
· Ensure environmental compliance obligations are communicated during the asset handover process.
· Lead and implement strategic improvements to enhance the environmental services offered to the business.
Key skills and experience
· Tertiary level qualification in environmental science, engineering or similar discipline, along with demonstrated experience in Environmental Risk assessment process in relation to regulatory requirements, operations, planning, and approvals.
· Sound knowledge of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation associated with environmental management in the water industry (particularly the Environmental Protection Act 1986).
· Capability to work independently, within teams and the ability to establish constructive working relations within the Water Corporation and external contractors and stakeholders.
· Well-developed written and oral communication skills to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to contractors, government agencies, community and interest groups to facilitate environmental management outcomes.
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 10th April 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 or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
