Senior Environment Manager (Compliance and Approvals)

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Senior Environment Manager to join our Environment and Sustainability team on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.

Play a pivotal role in leading the future of our Environment and Sustainability Strategies and enhance the airport's compliance with relevant environmental regulations and standards. The purpose of the Senior Environmental Manager is to provide strategic oversight and management to integrate our environmental and sustainability practices across our operations, and ensure we meet our legal obligations such as Airports Act 1996, Airports (Environment Protection). Regulations 1997 and associated Commonwealth and State legislation. The Senior Environment Manager will provide strategic advice to Melbourne Airport Management and Project teams to meet its environmental obligations under the Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997 and associated Commonwealth and State legislation. The role is highly visible within the business and works closely with the planning, development and operation teams and also with the Commonwealth regulator, the Airport Environment Officer. The role will also manage and develop staff within the Environment team.

Melbourne Airport is at the forefront of a dynamic expansion, poised to support the city's ascent to become Australia’s largest city within the next decade. As we soar towards new heights, we're embarking on ambitious projects, including the development of a third runway, state-of-the-art terminals and major business park projects creating unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

Key responsibilities:

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

• Develop and lead the implementation of Melbourne Airport and Launceston Airport Environment and Sustainability Strategies to promote social and environmental responsibility. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure objectives and ongoing commitments are achieved. 
• Lead delivery of specialist and strategic advice on environment and heritage to high-risk projects, Major Development Plans, long term maintenance contracts and work closely with key customers and stakeholders to achieve compliance with Commonwealth and State legislation as well as achieve sustainable outcomes.   
• Support project teams to implement environment management systems to ensure identification and management of environmental constraints during project feasibility and design phases. 
• Monitor organisational environmental programs and performance to enhance the airport's compliance with relevant environmental regulations. 
• Provide technical advice to Environment Advisors to deliver Annual Environment Report and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) reporting requirements. 
• Participate in Safety and Risk Committees to provide business updates on Environment and Sustainability performance and advice on improvement as required.  
• Develop technical competency of internal Environmental and sustainability advisors across projects and operations. This includes advice on development of construction and operational environment management plans, enforcing site environmental compliance requirements including inspections as required. 
• Provide guidance and leadership to Environment Advisors to deliver approvals and permits, negotiating practical solutions to meet compliance, and fostering a positive environmental culture. 
• Support and provide guidance to Sustainability/ESG analyst in ESG data collation, management, and analysis 

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong knowledge and understanding of environment, sustainability and ESG matters backed with tertiary qualifications in sustainability, environmental management, science, business, or finance.
• Significant experience in an environmental advisor, environmental and heritage consultant or similar role.
• Experience in providing environment and heritage advice related to operational and construction management across various environmental aspects including contaminated land, groundwater and surface water assessment and management, flora and fauna, and heritage.
• Experience in the development, maintenance, and application of Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Background in auditing and verification to ensure a robust EMS
• Experience establishing and implementing processes for accurate data collection, processing, analysis, and consistent reporting of Environmental data
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, contract management and negotiation skills.

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:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day, and kids’ footy day 
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

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 socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.