Graduate Environment Officer

About Port of Newcastle:

Port of Newcastle is more than a port. It exists to build Australia’s prosperity with responsible, integrated and innovative supply chain solutions.

With trade worth approximately $71 billion to the national economy each year, Port of Newcastle enables Australian businesses to successfully compete in international markets.

The port currently handles 4,697 ship movements and 166 million tonnes of cargo annually. With a deepwater shipping channel operating at 50% of its capacity, significant port land available and enviable access to national rail and road infrastructure, Port of Newcastle is positioned to further underpin the future prosperity of the Hunter, NSW and Australia.

As custodians of the region’s critical asset, Port of Newcastle is diversifying its trade as it strives to create a safe, sustainable and environmentally and socially responsible future.

Behind every ship movement, every tonne of cargo, are the people that keep the port operating. Our people are the engine room of our port. Port of Newcastle’s values influence how we develop our strategy, how we measure performance, how we treat our colleagues and how we approach our work at PON. 

The Opportunity:

Port of Newcastle is seeking a Graduate Environment Officer to join our Property, Environment and Planning team. The successful candidate will experience a range of opportunities to develop through the early stages of their career, supported by the Senior Manager Property, Environment & Planning. They will contribute to strategic initiatives, review and develop the Environmental Management System, support internal and external audits, drive continuous improvement, and provide advice on environmental and contaminated land issues. This is a full time, fixed-term role (up to 2 years, dependant on experience), with a view to long-term employment.

What you will bring:

To be effective in this role, you will have recently completed relevant a tertiary qualification in environmental science, management, engineering or a related technical discipline. You will be able to demonstrate some experience in interpreting and implementing legislative requirements and standards. Your colleagues will be impressed with your high degree of initiative, as well as your excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. An understanding of ecologically sustainable development would be highly beneficial.

What We Offer:

Port of Newcastle provides many benefits for our valued employees, a few of which are:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• Work from home options
• Focus on professional growth
• 26 week paid Parental Leave for primary carers
• Optional workplace giving program – supporting employees in giving back to the Newcastle community
• Work180 endorsement – PON is recognised as a top 101 employer for women in 2024
• Opportunity to be involved in the development of PON’s Reconciliation Action Plan (Innovate stage)

How to Apply: 

Introduce yourself by submitting your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and why you would like to join our team. If you have any questions about the role, please contact P&C Business Partner, Lisa Moore at **********@portofnewcastle.com.au 

The Port of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees.