Environment and Sustainability Advisor

Launceston Airport is planning for an exciting period of growth. Play a pivotal role in leading and shaping the implementation and future of our Environment and Sustainability Strategies and enhance the airport's compliance with relevant environmental regulations and standards.

We currently have a new opportunity for an Environment and Sustainability Advisor to join the team in Launceston. The role is focused on providing advice to Launceston Airport Management to meet its environmental obligations under the Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997 and associated Commonwealth and State legislation.

This role works closely within the business units such as planning, development and aviation teams as well as with the Commonwealth regulator, the Airport Environment Officer and will be responsible for compliant delivery of the design and construction Projects and embedding Sustainability best practices across the business.

The E&S Advisor will focus on the continuous improvement and implementation of the environmental management system, conduct environmental monitoring, investigate incidents and participate in improvement projects on site.

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the implementation of the Launceston Airport Environment Strategy and work closely with stakeholders to ensure objectives and ongoing commitments are achieved.
• Provide technical advice to high-risk projects, long term maintenance contracts and work closely with key customers and stakeholders to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Monitor organisational environmental strategies and performance and enhance the airport's compliance with relevant environmental regulations.
• Perform ESG data collation, management, and analysis
• Keep informed of Industry trends to understand and analyse new approaches to sustainability initiatives and disclosure in the aviation and other relevant sectors.
• Seek out sustainability improvement opportunities through the identification of sustainability improvement opportunities in ESG performance (with a particular focus on energy, carbon, waste, and water), and by collaborating across the business to implement and measure outcomes.
• Ensure sustainability in design by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to incorporate sustainability in design measures for capital projects and deliver sustainability performance improvements.
• Providing advice to APAL, contractors and business partners about construction and operational environmental management. This includes review of construction and operational environment management plans, completing site environmental inspections, negotiating practical solutions to meet compliance, and fostering a positive environmental culture.
• Actively engage with stakeholders and maintain excellent working relations with internal and external stakeholders (including regulators and the community).
• Support the delivery of Major Development Plans and the Annual Environment Report.

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree in Environmental Engineering / Science (or similar)
• A minimum of (3+ years) experience in environmental management or consultant roles, preferably in the infrastructure or construction sector'
• Experience in contaminated land investigations and fieldwork including the management of contaminated land projects, groundwater and surface water assessment and management.
• Knowledge of environment regulations, impact assessment methodologies and sustainability best practices
• Experience in interpreting and applying Commonwealth and State Environmental Legislation
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Extensive experience in an environmental advisor, environmental consultant or similar role.
• Experience implementing processes for accurate data collection, processing, analysis, and consistent
• reporting of ESG information.

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.

About the Company:

Launceston Airport’s vision is to be the “Port of Choice” and tourism gateway to Tasmania and is an industry multi-award-winning major airport. With a proud history dating back to our first grass runway in 1929, the airport has grown and evolved, but our number one priority remains to deliver a safe and secure airport and a superior customer experience to every passenger who uses the airport. Our dedicated and passionate team members love our Airport and our community.

Launceston Airport, operated by Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC), is a company majority-owned by institutional superannuation and pension funds. We are proud to have a vibrant and friendly workplace culture. Our corporate offices are in the heart of the aviation activity, located within the terminal building.

Culture and Values:

Our “One Airport – One Team” approach fosters a culture of excellence for our people and their development and those of our customer and partner organisations. By joining the team at Launceston Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Access to airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Mental health and well-being initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career and professional development
• Participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Living in one of Australia’s only six ’30 minute cities.’ To learn more about Launceston as a career destination, and all our wonderful city has to offer, visit https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Home

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socio-economic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of authenticity, passion, accountability & collaboration.