Environmental Advisor
Unitywater
Environmental Advisor
About us:
Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. Proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa, we are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
We think a pretty good job starts here………
About the role:
Provide technical advice to the business and perform ongoing reporting and compliance. Liaise with stakeholders regarding potential environmental impacts involved with capital works and operations functions through application of legal interpretation, physical inspection, water quality sampling, analytical interpretation, and other assessment methods.
The role requires travel throughout our service areas, City of Morton Bay, Sunshine Coat Council and Noosa Shire Council as needed daily.
Key functions of the role include:
- Environmental advice to the business (e.g. Legal, systems, design, strategic)
- Assist with incident investigation and reporting and environmental compliance reporting.
- Capital delivery environmental management plan and ISO 14001 assurance audits.
- Provide technical advice and support to operational management and staff, to ensure compliance with Environmental legislation and operating licences.
- Review environmental data, specifically water quality data and produce high quality written reports including preparing Receiving Environment Monitoring Program reports in accordance with the Regulator’s guidelines.
- Develop, implement, and review existing or new procedures for evaluating compliance with applicable legal or governance requirements.
- Support the business to address actual and potential systems and licence non-conformity.
- Implement corrective action planning, tracking and closure of actions as required.
- Support and participate in continuous improvement and innovation activities.
- Support and role model the HSEQ policies, procedures, and practices of Unitywater as amended from time to time.
About you:
To contribute to our One Unitywater Behaviours – Create the future, Care together and Own it, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:
- Qualification in the Environment field
- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental legislation, operating licenses, standards and best environmental practice in relation to water and sewerage projects and services.
- Demonstrated experience with undertaking monitoring programs, analysis of data, investigation, reporting and problem solving, specifically in assessing results and reporting on Receiving Environment Monitoring Programs.
- Strong ability to identify regulatory approvals and practical environmental requirements for predominantly linear infrastructure.
- Experience in evaluating environmental compliance of Contractors and field crews on large construction projects through to routine maintenance activities.
- Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in a wide range of reporting software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Working at Unitywater:
Why is a career at Unitywater a pretty good choice?
Unitywater is one of the largest employers in the region, offering continuous investment in training, diverse career paths, health and wellness benefits, flexible work arrangements and a rewarding environment. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment that supports individuals to reach their full potential.
Proudly Unitywater:
We know that we are smarter, better, together. That’s why we are committed to working in a team that values the unique contributions of all our people. At Unitywater we support candidates with all abilities and diverse backgrounds to apply.
It’s a pretty good place to work when you can support the community, focus on sustainability and develop and learn interesting and innovative things.
How to apply:
Please apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up to date CV.
If you’re successful we will need you to undergo a few checks…. We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to provide right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including background checks and criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening and qualifications.
Applications close: 27 January 2025
At Unitywater we are proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we care about our candidates and commit to respond to every applicant
For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@unitywater.comPartner with the business to provide advice and support., Inclusive and technically strong Environmental Team., Flexible working options, six-month fixed term.
Unitywater
Environmental Advisor
About us:
Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. Proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa, we are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
We think a pretty good job starts here………
About the role:
Provide technical advice to the business and perform ongoing reporting and compliance. Liaise with stakeholders regarding potential environmental impacts involved with capital works and operations functions through application of legal interpretation, physical inspection, water quality sampling, analytical interpretation, and other assessment methods.
The role requires travel throughout our service areas, City of Morton Bay, Sunshine Coat Council and Noosa Shire Council as needed daily.
Key functions of the role include:
- Environmental advice to the business (e.g. Legal, systems, design, strategic)
- Assist with incident investigation and reporting and environmental compliance reporting.
- Capital delivery environmental management plan and ISO 14001 assurance audits.
- Provide technical advice and support to operational management and staff, to ensure compliance with Environmental legislation and operating licences.
- Review environmental data, specifically water quality data and produce high quality written reports including preparing Receiving Environment Monitoring Program reports in accordance with the Regulator’s guidelines.
- Develop, implement, and review existing or new procedures for evaluating compliance with applicable legal or governance requirements.
- Support the business to address actual and potential systems and licence non-conformity.
- Implement corrective action planning, tracking and closure of actions as required.
- Support and participate in continuous improvement and innovation activities.
- Support and role model the HSEQ policies, procedures, and practices of Unitywater as amended from time to time.
About you:
To contribute to our One Unitywater Behaviours – Create the future, Care together and Own it, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:
- Qualification in the Environment field
- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental legislation, operating licenses, standards and best environmental practice in relation to water and sewerage projects and services.
- Demonstrated experience with undertaking monitoring programs, analysis of data, investigation, reporting and problem solving, specifically in assessing results and reporting on Receiving Environment Monitoring Programs.
- Strong ability to identify regulatory approvals and practical environmental requirements for predominantly linear infrastructure.
- Experience in evaluating environmental compliance of Contractors and field crews on large construction projects through to routine maintenance activities.
- Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in a wide range of reporting software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Working at Unitywater:
Why is a career at Unitywater a pretty good choice?
Unitywater is one of the largest employers in the region, offering continuous investment in training, diverse career paths, health and wellness benefits, flexible work arrangements and a rewarding environment. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment that supports individuals to reach their full potential.
Proudly Unitywater:
We know that we are smarter, better, together. That’s why we are committed to working in a team that values the unique contributions of all our people. At Unitywater we support candidates with all abilities and diverse backgrounds to apply.
It’s a pretty good place to work when you can support the community, focus on sustainability and develop and learn interesting and innovative things.
How to apply:
Please apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up to date CV.
If you’re successful we will need you to undergo a few checks…. We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to provide right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including background checks and criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening and qualifications.
Applications close: 27 January 2025
At Unitywater we are proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we care about our candidates and commit to respond to every applicant
For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@unitywater.comPartner with the business to provide advice and support., Inclusive and technically strong Environmental Team., Flexible working options, six-month fixed term.
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