Environmental Change Project Specialist
Environmental Change Project Specialist
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Job Description
- A 2year fixed term full time position for an Environmental Change (Project) Specialist to join the Airservices Australia Environmental team.
- Hybrid position with flexible working conditions.
- Melbourne Canberra Sydney or Brisbane based.
- Showcase your technical expertise on environmental matters as they relate to operations.
The Organisation
Airservices Australia is a governmentowned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11 of the worlds airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australias busiest airports.
Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country from bustling cities to regional and remote locations including an island. This team keep Australias aviation industry safe every day of the year both in the air and on the ground.
We connect people with their world safely linking family and friends generating economic activity creating jobs and facilitating trade and tourism.
Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse inclusive and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting everevolving aviation industry.
The Role & The Team
The Environmental Change (Project) Specialist will manage the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for onground projects. You will provide advice and support for the implementation of onground project and operational change activities to ensure the changes are made in accordance with environmental obligations and EMS requirements.
The Environment Change Specialist will provide insights into the organisations environmental and sustainability change performance with a view to identify opportunities as they relate to projects. You will be the technical specialist in assisting onground change activities across the organisation to support the continuous improvement of our environmental and sustainability performance.
You will form an integral part of the Environmental Operations team and be required to collaborate with other team members to deliver on our overall strategic objectives and ensure continuous improvement. We are a highperforming and accountable team which contribute towards delivering Airservices record of Safety Environmental WHS Risk and Compliance excellence.
You will be required to:
- Provide technical direction advice support and assistance on environmental matters to Program/Project Directors/Managers and their teams to enable effective management and mitigation of environmental risks during Capital and Operating Expenditure program projects effecting onground facilities operations and practices.
- Developing producing and maintaining the required Environment Management System (EMS) documentation (e.g. risk screening and assessments Environment Management Plans) for projects to a high standard.
- Ensuring timely environmental legislative and other obligations are identified and advice provided to the project teams to ensure compliance obligations are satisfied.
- Facilitating activities for environmental hazard identification and risk management through workshops and site inspections.
- Ensuring appropriate risk information is maintained for each project.
- Developing scopes of work for the engagement of specialist consultants and contractors and reviewing their work to ensure conformance with project requirements
- Ensure sustainability requirements are captured within programs and projects with a view to reduce natural resource consumption and reduce our environmental footprint.
- Undertaking environmental assurance activities and advising on the suitability of project assurance activities.
- Conducting reviews of Environment Management Plan implementation and performance.
Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:
Environmental Change Specialist Position Description.pdf
The Person
The successful applicant will have:
- Bachelors degree or higher in Environmental Science or Management (or equivalent) or plus demonstrated experience in this technical discipline.
- Demonstrated record of conducting environmental impact assessments.
- Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of environmental legislation and the management of environmental consents (permits approvals licenses leases etc..
- Demonstrated experience in environmental risk management.
- Demonstrated experience in the implementation of Environmental Management Plans.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting environmental assurance activities.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with external and internal stakeholders at all levels.
- Understanding of key contemporary environmental issues (related to aviation) in a geographically asset diverse organisation and high community expectations.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Proven ability to prioritise and deliver work on schedule whilst working on multiple tasks with competing priorities.
- Networking representation negotiation and liaison skills to deliver on environmental objectives.
At Airservices Australia we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought perspectives and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.
We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds gender identities people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Security Clearance
To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian Permanent Resident as an Aviation Identity Card (AIC) is required for this role. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a nationally coordinated criminal history check.
Should you require any further information please contact Greg Kroll Talent Acquisition Advisor at
How to Apply
To apply for this position please lodge an application online via the apply link attaching your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and how they relate to this role.
Applications close Tuesday 15th April 2025 at 5.00 pm AEST.
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Employment Type
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