Technical Advisory Team Leader

Are you ready to step into a leadership role within a high performing team of experienced environmental professionals with a clear direction about the journey ahead?Look no further.We have an opportunity for a Team Lead - Environmental Technical Advisory. You will lead a team of environmental professionals to provide cross discipline technical and strategic advice including, and not limited to, regulatory environmental approval strategies navigating appropriate State and Commonwealth Environmental policy, specialist environmental impact assessment and ecological advice, and the provision of geospatial and project planning services. This highly technical environmental team supports continuous environmental performance improvements in the design, construction and operation of Water Corporation assets in alignment with Water Corporation Corporate Strategy Thrive 2035. Where and how you can work Working in the heart of Perth’s best cosmopolitan hub, our Leederville office is only a skip, hop and a jump from the Leederville train station.In this role, you can make time for what is important with our great flexible work arrangements. Enjoy working from home or maybe flexible start and finish times. About the role:It is an exciting time to join us. We are embarking on a new long-term strategy, Thrive2035, which will see us deliver on our purpose to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest, and our vision for our people, communities, and the state. We have a clear direction and are passionate about the journey ahead where environmental outcomes are a key pillar.As a leader within the Environmental Business Unit and reporting to the Manager, Environmental Approvals, Regulation and Performance Section, this role will partner with Section Managers and Team Leaders across the business to shape environmental outcomes throughout the life of our regulated water service assets.You’ll step into a highly capable team of energetic professionals from various environmental disciplines providing advice and technical quality assurance across the wide range of design, operational and governance processes associated with water service assets.As a proven leader, you will ensure your team successfully engages and communicates with internal and external stakeholders to influence and guide environmental performance outcomes for both new projects and existing operations. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute environmental management project strategy across the full project life cycle in Water Corporation assets.Provide high quality advice, guidance, quality assurance and control and support navigating State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and associated legal instruments, associated with desalination, water sourcing, pipelines, wastewater treatment and disposal within terrestrial and marine environments across Western Australia.Support the management of change for new environmental compliance obligations and legislation changes, including effective communication to stakeholders.Lead a team of consultants/team members to undertake Environmental Impact Assessment Studies and to deliver approvals are obtained within required timeframes.Lead and implement strategic process improvements to enhance the environmental service offering and support to the business.Support improvements to the EMS, including the development of standards and procedures, to ensure the Corporation meets its environmental management objectives under Thrive 2035.Lead the provision of Geospatial services to the Environmental Business Unit for Environmental project delivery and collaborate with geospatial services across the wider business.Lead the provision of project scheduling of Environment project delivery and collaboration with project schedules across the wider business. Skills and experience Demonstrated experience in dealing developing project with project approvals, Environmental Impact Assessment and the development of management plans;Considerable knowledge of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation associated with environmental management in the water industry (particularly the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999).Demonstrated experience in securing project outcomes aligned with corporate objectives through working with multidisciplinary teams within and external to your organisation including with Government stakeholders.Capability to work independently, within teams and the ability to establish constructive working relationships within the Water Corporation, with contractors and external stakeholders.Highly development interpersonal, oral and written skills;Knowledge and understanding of relevant issues facing the water industry in Australia specifically in wastewater will be desirable. Real benefits that matter.Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hoursTwo well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel goodAccess to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of serviceGenerous co-contribution superannuation up to 13%Purchase additional leave of up to 4 weeks Applications close 25th February 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 recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website