Principal Biodiversity & Offsets Advisor

Overview

Lead biodiversity offset strategy and delivery for Inland Rail's large infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities

• compliance
• biodiversity guidance
• construction readiness
• cost reporting
• contract management
• field work

Tasks

-Ensure compliance with all Inland Rail policies, procedures, systems, and processes as set out in the Integrated Management System (IMS). -Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of the Strategy across the Inland Rail Program. -Support and guide the Property & Land and Stakeholder Engagement teams on all property matters relating to biodiversity management including supporting internal approval processes, consultation, and agreement drafting. -Ensure compliance with Inland Rail's Environmental Management System (EMS) to mitigate adverse environmental impacts, fulfil compliance obligations and enhance environmental performance. -Provide guidance to the Program Biodiversity & Offset team, including planning and execution of all day-to-day activities in accordance with endorsed strategies, plans and procedures. -Support the Project Delivery Teams for construction readiness and ensuring best practice biodiversity management during construction. -Support the Environment Manager - Biodiversity & Offsets with all cost, schedule and risk reporting and forecasting as required. Prepare briefs, papers, memoranda and other documentation to support biodiversity and offset related matters -Manage contracts and service providers, including drafting, negotiating, and monitoring agreements to ensure performance standards, deliverables, and budget requirements are met. -Plan, coordinate, and conduct field work safely and in accordance with Inland Rail and ARTC procedures and guidelines and property manager's requirements. -Prepare and review detailed scopes of work for biodiversity assessments, land management activities, and offset establishment, ensuring clarity, technical accuracy, and alignment with legislative requirements across the offset portfolio.

Requirements

• arcgis pro
• gis
• environmental science
• postgraduate
• 10+ years
• contractor mgmt

What You Bring

About YouWe understand that no candidate will meet every requirement listed. If you have a wealth of experience in biodiversity, ecology and an understanding of offsets and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply-even if you don't tick every box. The role can be tailored to your individual skill set. -Well versed with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GIS and customized software packages. -Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or an environmentally related discipline. -Post graduate qualifications in Environmental Science or an environmentally related discipline. -Experience in spatial data management and ArcGIS Pro to facilitate recording, tracking, reporting and auditing. -Ability to work autonomously. -Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with other staff and contractors. -Prior experience working on linear infrastructure projects, including primary and secondary approvals and construction. -Proven ability in contractor management and scope development. -High level of personal organisation, strong written communication skills and project management skills. -Working knowledge of the current State and Commonwealth Environmental Approval legislative processes, knowledge of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, Environmental Offsets Act 2014 (Qld), Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW) and associated regulations. -10 years plus experience in ecological assessment, ecological restoration or biodiversity management. Experience in offset delivery would be highly desirable.

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Benefits

-Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.

About Inland Rail

-A transformative infrastructure project designed to reshape Australia's freight network. -Aims to connect Melbourne and Brisbane with a dedicated freight rail network, enhancing transport efficiency. -Reduces congestion on highways, increases freight capacity, and improves supply chain reliability. -Benefits industries like agriculture, manufacturing, and retail by reducing travel time and costs. -Committed to sustainability, reducing truck movements, and promoting cleaner, more efficient transport options. -A game-changer for Australia's transport landscape, positioning the nation for future growth and global trade.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment criminal history check -reference checks -medical checks -drug and alcohol testing