Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor (National Lead)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join Downers Environment & Sustainability team for ANZ working with the Energy & Utilities group as a Senior Advisor Environment & Sustainability where youll play a pivotal role in shaping environmental and sustainable outcomes across Australia.
Reporting to the Environment & Sustainability Manager youll provide expert guidance on environmental strategy and compliance supporting pre-contracts bids tenders and the delivery of major projects. Your work will span diverse sectors including transmission lines substations renewables BESS telecommunications water infrastructure and energy networks.
This is a unique opportunity to influence projects at every stage - driving best practice supporting operational teams and ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability is embedded in everything we do. Youll also enjoy variety and exposure across the country with occasional travel (approx. 1 or 2 days per month) to project sites to conduct inspections audits and compliance activities.
- Lead impactful sustainability initiatives across critical infrastructure projects
- Work across multiple sectors shaping Australias energy future
- Collaborate with a passionate expert team committed to innovation and excellence
Your Responsibilities
- Lead environment and sustainability input for bids tenders and major project design phases.
- Prepare and implement environmental management plans risk/opportunity registers inductions and training materials.
- Provide environmental planning support during early project phases and offer technical advice throughout delivery. C
- Conduct audits site inspections and incident investigations to ensure compliance and resolve environmental issues.
- Liaise with regulators customers and internal stakeholders on environmental and sustainability matters.
- Mentor junior advisors and share knowledge across teams and business units.
- Influence project managers on effective environmental leadership and represent the company in industry forums.
What You Will Bring
- Education: Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science Engineering Sustainability or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation compliance requirements and sustainability best practices
- Experience in environmental auditing risk management and incident investigation (ICAM preferred)
- Strong experience as an environmental lead for major bids and tenders.
- Proven ability to build relationships with regulators clients and internal stakeholders.
- Skilled in preparing technical documentation reports and training materials.
- Leadership and mentoring capability within a professional team environment.
Benefits Of Working with Downer
- Work with an ASX listed company working with market leaders.
- Grow your career with us we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:
- Professional development programs
- Access to professional memberships and industry networks
- Be part of a team that cares we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employees wellbeing needs:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
- A range of Corporate Benefits including:
- Discounted services (car hires hotels insurance retail stores gyms)
Why Downer
As a trusted name in infrastructure transport facilities management and construction Downer is committed to delivering projects that create a lasting positive legacy. Were committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages genders sexual orientations cultures abilities and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry including women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Māori and Pasifika Peoples veterans people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly with this role wed still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit apply - potential counts and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer we support flexibility that works for your life inclusive leadership that values your voice and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- Loan Processing
- Sales Experience
- Continuous Integration
- Iis
- Risk Management
- Banking
- Strategic Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Program Design
- negotiation
