Principal Environment Officer (Operations)

People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and around Western Australia.As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s Road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services and providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s also about people. Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our talented, passionate, and dynamic employees, who are located in regional and metropolitan offices throughout the State.Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours.Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.About the RoleMain Roads Western Australia are committed to responsible environmental management of the WA road network. Our Environment Branch provides leadership, systems, processes and standards that drive corporate environmental and heritage performance. The team works with Main Roads project development, delivery, regional and metropolitan branches to undertake environmental impact assessments, obtain approvals and ensure environmental management meets legislative requirements and organisational objectives.The Principal Environment Officer (Operations) is responsible for the providing environmental leadership and managing the delivery of environmental services including environmental impact assessments and approvals to support the successful delivery of roadwork programs and network management.The role is also responsible for providing specialist advice and direction to regions on environmental issues and ensures compliance with corporate and statutory environmental requirements.The Principal Environment Officer (Operations) is an important role in Main Roads environmental performance and facilitates the successful delivery of business across the state.About YouAs a passionate and qualified environmental professional, you will possess comprehensive skill, knowledge and experience in environmental assessment, approval, and management, and will have demonstrated experience in the application of State and Federal legislation relating to environmental issues and processes.Our customers are important to us, hence your natural ability to develop positive, proactive, and professional working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders will be critical to your success in the role. Your experience to successfully manage resources and people to deliver projects and outcomes will be key to the role.If you hold a relevant Science or Environmental Management degree and possess the above skills and experience – we would love to hear from you!Find Out MoreFor job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Martine Scheltema on (08) 9323 4614 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.For any general enquiries and/or assistance with your application, contact Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 or emailOnce you are ready, click the ‘Apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to submit your application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to .Submitting Your ApplicationPlease submit the following in your application: * A copy of your Bachelor of Science Degree in a relevant discipline or a Degree in Environmental Management.

• A copy of your current Western Australian ‘C’ Class (car) motor vehicle Driver’s Licence or an approved equivalent
• A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
• A statement outlining your comprehensive skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages:

• Application of relevant environmental legislation (State and Federal)
• Environmental impact assessment, approval and management
• Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships
• Managing employee behaviour, performance and development.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplaceAs an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 or emailAdditional InformationAll selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.