Environment & Sustainability Advisor

Kapitol Group is one of Australia’s fastest-growing construction companies, transforming the industry through innovation, technology, and a commitment to excellence. We’re driven by our core values—Supportive, Authentic, Inspirational, Driven, and Customer-Centric—and we’re looking for a talented and proactive Environment & Sustainability Advisor to assist with embedding a culture of sustainability, best practice environmental initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across our operations.

Why Kapitol Group?

• Career Growth: Advance your skills with leadership and professional development programs.
• Innovative Work: Be part of industry-leading projects powered by cutting-edge technology.
• Well-Being Focus: Enjoy a safe, sustainable, and flexible working environment.
• Recognition & Impact: Contribute to award-winning projects that make a difference.
• Inclusive work place: We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer 2024-25.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the ESG Manager with sustainability strategy, planning and reporting
• Contribute to analysis and reporting for ESG metrics and activities including carbon emissions and waste 
• Develop, maintain, and improve our Environment & Sustainability system to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure management plans are active, up to date and regularly audited for continuous improvement on all projects sites
• Oversee all project environmental monitoring, site assessments, remediation and advisory for project site teams 
• Audit environmental compliance of projects, and advise relevant strategies to improve environmental management and compliance 
• Engage with Project teams, Procurement and Commercial to implement best practise initiatives across operations 
• Actively contribute to embedding a culture of sustainability, thought leadership, and inducting and training staff on regulatory requirements
• Guide project and design teams with ESD initiatives including Green Star requirements such as material selection / substitutions and reducing embodied carbon
• Support our New Business team with pursuits, tendering and scoping new projects

Who You Are:

• A genuine passion and drive to continually improve environment and sustainability practices
• Tertiary qualifications in the Environment and Sustainability field, or a related discipline
• Circa 5+ years' experience in a relevant Environmental role, ideally with experience/understanding of the construction industry
• Current Drivers License and own transport
• Track record of overseeing environmental site assessments and remediation activities 
• Well versed with relevant environmental legislation
• Moderate-to-advanced understanding of environmental management requirements in construction
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical mindset with the ability to collect and interpret data to drive decision-making
• Training and coaching experience (desirable)

What’s In It for You?

• Enjoy a balanced 5-day work week and flexible working environment.
• Benefit from unparalleled training programs, fast-tracked career growth, exposure to projects across a variety of sectors.
• Access exclusive perks such as free health assessments and paid parental leave for both primary and secondary care givers.
• Join an organisation that believes in breaking down silos and fostering open, dynamic internal communications.

Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer 2024-25. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.