Environmental Advisor

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Environmental Advisor to join our Environment and Sustainability team.

The Environment Advisor role is focused on providing advice to Melbourne 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 such as planning, development and aviation teams as well as with the Commonwealth regulator. The Airport Environment Advisor and will be responsible for compliant delivery of the design and construction Projects. The Environmental 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.

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:

• Provide technical 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.
• Provide advice to Melbourne Airport stakeholders and contractors about construction 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
• Educate the business around environmental risks and obligations and implement effective controls to manage these risks within the operations. Identify opportunities to streamline approvals to enable operations and facilitate the Management of
• Support the Environment and Sustainability Team to implement relevant environment and sustainability strategies and across the business
• Support the Environment and Sustainability Team to implement relevant environment and sustainability strategies and initiatives across the business.
• 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.
• Delivery of environmental approvals or permits for project works as per business needs under the guidance of the Environment Manager (Compliance and Approvals
• Conduct regular site inspections and monitoring activities to ensure environmental controls are effective and operational performance is optimised
• Collect and analyze environmental data and work with Sustainability Analyst to prepare reports, and provide recommendations for improvement.

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.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Project management skills including experience managing technical consultants, budgets and site works
• Experience in the application of Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001 EMS Standards) desired.
• ·Strong understanding of its current regulatory and site management requirements

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.