Experienced Environmental Advisor - Civil

Overview

Senior Environmental Advisor overseeing EMP compliance for Rockhampton Ring Road

Key Responsibilities

• sustainability initiatives
• stakeholder engagement
• risk management
• emp administration
• environmental monitoring
• incident investigation

Tasks

-Drive sustainability initiatives and support ISC rating delivery (e.g., As-Built). -Engage with stakeholders, including regulators, designers, engineers, and communities. -Apply ACCIONA's risk management framework to assess and mitigate environmental risks. -Administer, implement, and maintain the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to ensure compliance with legislation and ACCIONA systems. -Represent legislative requirements in control documents (e.g., work method statements, toolbox talks). -Prepare accurate reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders. -Conduct audits, inspections, and provide site-based environmental support. -Develop and implement environmental monitoring regimes; analyse data and respond to exceedances. -Identify and manage environmental approvals and provide guidance during planning and site operations. -Maintain Chain of Custody for environmental samples and ensure monitoring compliance. -Monitor and action mitigation measures from approval and obligation registers. -Conduct incident investigations, liaise with regulators, and integrate lessons learned into systems. -Promote a positive environmental culture and deliver training to project teams and senior leaders. -Lead continuous improvement in environmental performance and strategic outcomes.

Requirements

• analytical
• emp
• site audits
• 5+ years
• bachelor's
• collaboration

What You Bring

Candidates who are local to the area or open to FIFO arrangements from Brisbane on a weekly or fortnightly basis (with additional allowances available) are encouraged to apply.Key Responsibilities -Analytical skills to interpret monitoring data and produce clear, actionable reports. -Proven ability to develop and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs). -Experience in sustainability would be viewed favourably. -Practical experience in site audits, inspections, and managing environmental risks. -A collaborative and mentoring mindset, promoting environmental best practices. -5+ years' experience in environmental management-ideally within construction or infrastructure. -You hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. -Confidence in engaging with regulators, communities, and internal teams. -A strong grasp of environmental legislation and compliance standards. -Strategic thinking to drive sustainability and continuous improvement.

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Benefits

-Opportunities to work on industry-leading projects with a strong environmental and sustainability focus. -Opportunities for career development within a global company -Competitive salary and excellent benefits -Access to ACCIONA's global knowledge network and integrated management systems.

About Acciona

-Born from early 20th‑century engineering firms, it reinvented itself in 1997 as a champion of green infrastructure and renewable energy. -Headquartered near Madrid, it went public on Spain’s IBEX‑35 and now spans over 40 countries. -In infrastructure, it engineers and builds major transport corridors, bridges, tunnels, desalination plants, and urban light‑rail systems. -Its water division tackles everything from drinking‑water treatment to large‑scale desalination and wastewater reuse projects. -It also designs sustainable urban real‑estate and provides financial, mobility, and social‑infrastructure services. -Flagship projects range from the Eurus wind farm in Mexico and Sydney light‑rail to Australia’s pioneering waste‑to‑energy plants. -Unusually, it spun off its turbine unit into Nordex yet remains a top shareholder—spanning full clean‑energy value chains. -It even crafted the world’s first prefabricated lighthouse, blending innovation and practical construction expertise.

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