Senior Environmental Business Partner

Work. Are you a seasoned professional driven by a passion for environmental risk management and operational efficiency Come and join Sunwater as a Senior Environmental Business Partner based at our Rockhampton office where you will provide professional support to the Sunwater business in relation to the management of environmental risk and ensure fit for purpose systems and procedures are in place to provide assurance regarding environmental compliance.

In addition you will:

• Provide environmental support and advice to project planning and operational groups within the business.
• Provide advice on management of environmental risks which affect a water supply business operating in regional areas spread across Queensland including incident reporting and followup.
• Ensure measures are in place to provide assurance in relation to Sunwaters compliance with the terms of its environmental approvals licences or permits.
• Ensure that a fit for purpose Environmental Management System is implemented maintained and continuously improved in accordance with the requirements of the AS/NZS ISO 14001 standard and undertake related reviews and audits.

Please note that due to the nature of this role there will be travel involved to other Sunwater regional assets within the Central region.

We are seeking a skilled professional with demonstrated experience in environmental management practices of commercial business organisations including an understanding of sustainability environmental legislation natural resources management and current industry practices and technology. The ideal candidate will have 5 years experience in a similar role tertiary qualifications in relevant environmental disciple and demonstrated proficiency in the maintenance of ISOaccredited environmental management systems.

In addition you will have the following skills:

• Stakeholder Management Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to establish and maintain professional business relationships with key stakeholders and regulators.
• Effective Communication Highly developed written communication skills including extensive experience developing concise procedures technical and scientific reports on complex issues.
• Analytical Thinking The ability to use analysis and research to formulate strategies and practices to minimise environmental impacts.

This is a fulltime opportunity based at our Rockhampton office. At Sunwater we have a genuine emphasis on work/life balance and to ensure you are wellrewarded for your dedication and hard work this role offers an attractive salary starting from $156360 plus 12.75% superannuation and 17% leave loading.

Water Imagine a career where your work truly matters where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater you will bring lifes most essential resource to over 5000 agriculture urban and industrial customers helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life At Sunwater we believe our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to providing the support resources and benefits that you need to thrive. Thats why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs study assistance support for professional memberships and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrierfree recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience which includes reference verification psychometric testing background checks and a preemployment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country including the diverse rich traditions languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical cultural and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truthtelling today and our role to listen and learn.

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