Senior Environmental Specialist

Provide expert advice on water, wastewater, environmental management, and regulatory compliance

Your new companyJoin a public sector organisation delivering critical infrastructure, construction, maintenance and environmental programs across the state. This team is committed to improving environmental performance, sustainability outcomes, and regulatory compliance across a diverse portfolio of assets and projects.
Your new roleThey are seeking an experienced environmental professional to provide specialist advice across environmental management, water and wastewater systems, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives.Key accountabilities:

• Play a key role in delivering complex environmental projects while supporting the development and implementation of environmental management frameworks, policies, and systems.
• Undertake environmental assessments, audits, risk reviews, and compliance activities.
• Provide practical and strategic solutions to complex environmental challenges through research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders to deliver environmental outcomes across construction, maintenance, and operational activities.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Degree qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in environmental management, compliance, governance, and risk management.
• Experience in water and wastewater management, treatment, or environmental compliance will be highly regarded.
• Experience with Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 frameworks will be highly desirable.
• Previous experience in infrastructure, construction, property, facilities management, or asset-intensive environments will be highly advantageous.

What you’ll get in return

• Opportunity to work on meaningful environmental and sustainability initiatives with statewide impact.
• Exposure to complex environmental projects across infrastructure, construction, and operational environments.
• Competitive Rate
• Healthy Work/Life balance

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to kyla.junio@hays.com.au or call 07 3243 3034
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