Address About Repurpose IT:
Our mission is to make premium quality repurposed materials accessible to everyone so that we can preserve our precious earth’s resources. We recover resources and give them new life via Construction and Demolition, Excavation and Drilling, Road and Rail, Infrastructure Projects, Local Councils, Food and Organics, Construction and Landscaping materials. By partnering with the public and private sectors, our best practice technologies connect waste disposal to materials supply to ensure we deliver a truly closed loop solution to our clients. We invest in technology to dramatically reduce greenhouse gases and environmental degradation to protect the planet for future generations.
About the role:
Based in Repurpose It's Environmental and Sustainability team, the position of Senior Environmental Engineer/Scientist is primarily responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operational activities of the team including compliance testing and monitoring, data review, review of waste classification and other environmental technical reports, communication updates to operational managers & management of other site activities as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities of the role include:
Site inspections and site management of environmental compliance requirements in line with the regulations;
Preparation of internal and external environmental reports;
Assist in developing environmental and sustainability strategies and site procedures;
Identification of key environmental risk and sustainability best practice opportunities;
Support activities associated with the company’s Environmental Management System and accreditation of ISO standards;
Contribute to the preparation project briefs for new resource recovery projects;
Engage with key internal and external stakeholders and assist with regulatory approvals where required;
Implement and support Research & Development initiative projects and trials; and
Identify improvement opportunities for Repurpose It to provide market solutions for our clients.
About you:
You will have demonstrated experience working in a similar position where you have worked in contaminated land and/or waste and environmental management along with experience in environmental assessment and Victoria EPA legislation. Your technical skills combined with your passion in the field and ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders will see you succeed in this role.
You will need:
Degree in Environmental Engineering/Science, geology or relevant discipline;
5+ years of contaminated land and/or waste/environmental management experience is required;
Victorian drivers license as travel between Epping, Hallam and Montrose sites is required;
Right to work in Australia;
Police check (to be completed during recruitment process);
Experience with Victorian EPA legislation and approvals is preferred.
Why Repurpose It?
Competitive salary and access to our employee perks platform providing discounts to a multitude of retailers and service providers
Employee self-service app
Generous Employee Referral Program
Employee Recognition Awards Program
Paid parental leave
Opportunities for career development and advancement
PPE and uniform provided
Employee Assistance Program for support with counselling, financial and nutritional coaching, and indigenous cultural counselling
Positive and respectful culture with regular employee engagement activities
Want to join our team?
If this sounds like you and you’d like to join our team, then we’d love to hear from you! To submit your application for the role, please hit the ‘Apply’ button and submit your cover letter and CV. For any questions or to request a copy of the position description, please contact *******@repurposeit.com.au.
We will be shortlisting for this position as applications are received. By applying for this role, you agree to Repurpose It storing your application in our Applicant Tracking System and we may reach out to you if another role becomes available that you may be suited to.
You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this position. Recruitment agencies need not apply.
All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check (police check). Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Repurpose It is committed to an inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from multicultural backgrounds, people with disability, veterans, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people of all ages.
Repurpose It is a proud equal opportunity employer.
