Major Project Environment and Sustainability Manager

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you.

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you. 

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen. 

A career that matters and lasts:
 
As the Major Project Environment and Sustainability Manager, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected,?and every future made possible.? 

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits. Ask us about our flexible & hybrid working options, career development, health & wellbeing programs, leave offerings, inclusive workplace facilities and competitive salary packages. 

The opportunity:

As the Major Projects Environment and Sustainability Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing on-ground specialist advice to Project Directors, Managers, and Site Delivery Managers. This includes effectively managing, implementing, and adhering to environmental work plans and permit conditions, ensuring legislative compliance and managing environmental risk. Additionally, you will lead environmental audit and assurance activities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions to enhance environmental performance, ultimately fostering a high-performance Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) culture.

You will demonstrate extensive knowledge and ability to advise on strategies to manage environmental and sustainability issues during the planning, design, and construction phases of infrastructure projects. Your role will also involve reviewing and interpreting environmental legislation, policies, procedures, and statutory requirements, and providing strategic input and assistance into federal and state environmental approvals.

As a natural problem solver, you will enjoy addressing complex environmental issues and regulatory requirements on large-scale construction activities and maintenance of linear infrastructure, applying a risk management methodology to resolve these challenges. This is an exceptional opportunity to support our Central Queensland Major Projects Portfolio and play a pivotal role in delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

The people you’ll join: 

In this role, you will be reporting to the Manager of Environment within our Health, Safety, and Environment team. The position offers flexibility in location, as it can be based in either Brisbane or Gladstone. The successful candidate will be required to travel to the site as required, ensuring hands-on involvement and effective management of environmental responsibilities on the ground. This dynamic team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of environmental sustainability and safety across all projects.

What you’ll bring:

The ideal candidate will have experience in obtaining environmental approvals and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. They will support and adapt environmental management systems, provide technical advice, and educate stakeholders on environmental matters. The candidate will influence contractors' environmental performance and demonstrate leadership at both strategic and operational levels. 

• A degree in Environmental Management, Science, Planning, or Engineering is required.

Find your possibility today: 
To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Thursday the 13th of February, 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Elliot Price Tripcony at elliot.pricetripcony@powerlink.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging: 

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

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Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly.  

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