Senior Advisor - Environment Project Assurance

Pay Competitive Location: Perth Airport/Western Australia Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 7Y43B Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians. Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure so we can support our airline partners to grow, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience. Over the coming decade we will expand T1 International, and build new domestic terminal facilities, a parallel runway, two multi-storey carparks and our first airport hotel. This will deliver one airport for the people of Western Australia which will host all flight services in a central location giving passengers a seamless, world-class travel experience. The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and has developed a $1.5 billion portfolio of existing industrial premises and significant vacant land holdings. We service a truly diverse community and play an important role in strengthening cultural, family and social bonds while supporting business, tourism and leisure travel. Our team is currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Advisor – Environment Project Assurance.

What you'll do:

In this role, you will ensure compliance with environmental and heritage requirements while providing daily support on construction projects. As an experienced site-based environmental professional, you will develop and implement Project Assurance Frameworks, lead project team support during start-up phases, and monitor all construction approval conditions. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Conducting environmental risk assessments, inspections, audits, and managing non-conformances.
2. Working closely with the Health and Safety team to improve processes and systems.
3. Providing environmental advice and supporting the Perth Airport Project team.
4. Engaging with stakeholders and managing the Project Environmental Management Plan.
5. Leading team members to ensure quality and adherence to project timelines.

This role requires a proactive approach to environmental management, ensuring that all regulatory and compliance standards are met. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining the highest standards of environmental stewardship and contributing to the successful completion of construction projects.

About you:

• Hold a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or an equivalent qualification.
• 15+ years’ experience working on major infrastructure and civil engineering projects or mine sites.
• Possess extensive knowledge and practical experience with WA and Commonwealth planning and environmental legislation, particularly in compliance management.
• Have significant recent experience in creating, implementing, and maintaining Environmental Management plans and frameworks for construction projects.
• Demonstrate substantial site-based experience in a similar role within large-scale projects, construction, or mining.
• Have expertise in environmental monitoring, including noise, dust, vibration, water quality, and flora and fauna.
• Hold a White Card and a current Australian driver's licence.
• Being a qualified Auditor in Environmental Management Systems is desirable.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative attitude, and the ability to manage large work programs with competing tasks and deadlines.

About Us:

We offer a dynamic and supportive team culture, a contemporary workplace with great facilities and a modern approach to work/life integration. Our competitive remuneration package comes with additional company benefits including free parking. Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds. Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. At PAPL we place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

About the company

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