Job Description
Unique opportunity to supercharge your environmental career
Enjoy variety and growth whilst shaping the future of Newcastle
Superior employee benefits, modern office, supportive culture
About the Port
There’s never been a better time to consider a change. Port of Newcastle (PON) is Australia’s deepwater global gateway, the largest on the nation’s East Coast and much more than a port. It exists to build Australia’s prosperity with responsible, integrated and innovative supply chain solutions. PON enables Australian businesses to successfully compete in international markets. Currently, Port of Newcastle is positioned to further underpin the future prosperity of the Hunter, NSW and Australia. As custodians of the region’s critical asset, PON is diversifying its trade as it strives to create a safe, sustainable and environmentally and socially responsible future.
In addition to a diverse and exciting work portfolio, PON also offers employees outstanding benefits, including 14 weeks paid primary carer Parental Leave, income protection insurance and salary-sacrifice Superannuation co-contribution. PON also offer employees an opportunity to be a part of an agile workplace, with individual agile plans in place across the organisation to assist and support individuals to work from both the office and home.
About the role
There are six key areas, Environmental Management System and audits, Legislation and compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Budget Support and Training. As the Environment Advisor will have carriage of the day-to-day environmental management activities with minimal supervision and provide significant input at a strategic level, including developing systems and providing advice on environment and contaminated land issues.
In this role you will also lead and support strategic programs on behalf of the Environment Manager and Senior Manager Property, Environment & Planning, including ensuring development and port operations are appropriate and support PON’s objectives and commitments as well as ensuring regulatory compliance, monitoring and reporting. It is a highly visible and interactive role that requires a high level of leadership, communication and influencing skills.
About you
You will have at least 4+ years’ solid experience in industry including working in the field and bring a strong knowledge of documented compliance and management systems including policies, procedures and internal/external review.
Additionally, you will have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in environmental science, management, engineering or related technical discipline;
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and analytical skills;
Demonstrated experience to interpret and successfully implement requirements of relevant legislation and standards;
Experience in managing consultants and projects; dealing with regulatory agencies; and
A high degree of initiative, must be organised, methodical and thorough in detail
A genuine team player
Next steps
Confidential enquiries can be made to Wendy Donovan 02 4927 2015 or Alyson Schulha on 02 4927 2033 or wendyd@peoplefusion.com.au to request a Success Profile Pack which includes a full Position Description, Alternatively, you can apply by clicking “Apply” to submit your application.
Applications will close on midnight Thursday 19th May 2022.
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