Job Environmental Advisor - Water, Sydney

Working at Transurban is different; We design and operate transport infrastructure that makes cities work better. Whether you’re helping shape strategy, guiding operations or supporting sustainable outcomes, your work contributes to real results for our customers, communities and future.

About the role 
 

We’re seeking an Environmental Advisor – Water based in Sydney to join our national HSSE team. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert for water and related environmental risk management across our national infrastructure portfolio. This includes stormwater, process water, wastewater, groundwater, emergency water management, water infrastructure and associated compliance and assurance programs.

You will work closely with delivery teams, environmental consultants and regulators to drive compliance, sustainability and innovation in water management across our assets and projects. Quarterly travel to national sites will be required in this role.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Provide technical leadership on water-related environmental risks across road, tunnel and infrastructure projects

• Contribute to leadership in environmental management excellence

• Deliver water data analysis, monitoring programs, risk assessments and reporting to support performance improvement

• Ensure compliance with water-related legislation, standards and Transurban policies across operations and projects

• Coordinate reviews and updates of Operational Environmental Management Plans and subplans to meet ISO 14001 standards

• Lead or support investigations into environmental incidents involving water systems, and implement corrective actions

• Maintain accurate environmental data and documentation for reporting and audit purposes

• Partner with internal teams and contractors to improve and embed consistent water management practices

• Engage with regulators, consultants and stakeholders to stay up to date with emerging environmental requirements

• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and training related to water and general environmental management

• Support input into corporate reporting, including sustainability disclosures and statutory submissions

This role requires someone who possesses: 

• Strong experience in environmental management and water management, or equivalent experience in senior environmental consulting, ideally with a focus on infrastructure, transport and/or operational environments as they relate to water and wastewater management

• Technical knowledge of water legislation (i.e. in Qld, NSW and VIC), stormwater, wastewater, groundwater, risk assessment and related guidance and regulatory frameworks

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering or equivalent

• Confidence working with risk management tools, assurance programs and ISO 14001 frameworks

• Effective stakeholder engagement and the ability to guide, train and influence others

• Experience conducting audits, assessments and compliance reviews

• Strong analytical and reporting skills

• Experience engaging with senior management, government regulators and industry bodies is an advantage

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. We value diverse experience and are committed to supporting your development.

With a career at Transurban, You will receive great benefits, including:

• A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year.

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well.

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.

• Health and wellbeing support with access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more

• Share offers and insurance benefits.

• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days.

• A values-led workplace that prioritises sustainability, equity and safety.

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing, and inclusion, where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration, and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions, and concerns.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on Write to the company

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.

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