Who are we?

 We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring. 

The role

We're excited to be growing and are looking to add a Senior Environment and Approvals Advisor to our team. 

Reporting to the Team Leader Environment Approvals and working in a team of advisors, this role provides environmental assessment and risk management, stakeholder engagement and regulatory approval support and advice for South East Water’s large and complex capital projects. This role will see you working with contractors and South East Water planners and project managers to identify, mitigate and monitor environmental risks, ensure compliance with various legislative requirements and ensure approvals and permits are identified and obtained within project timelines and budgets.  

The Senior Environment and Approvals Advisor provides specialist advice in complex environmental management practices throughout project planning and delivery which includes identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing appropriate controls and checking controls. The role will liaise with stakeholders to ensure relevant statutory approvals are obtained and South East Water's capital works’ projects are compliant with the appropriate authorities and legislation. This role will work closely with contractors and consultants to minimise environmental impacts due to the capital works program. 

Who are you?

Our ideal candidate has been working in a similar role, ideally within the water industry, for 7+ years and holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, statutory planning, ecology or other relevant degree.  

Experience, skills and/or knowledge in the following areas will set you up for success in this role:

• Specialist knowledge and experience in statutory planning, ecology or other related discipline related to construction environmental management - highly regarded.  
• Experience with construction auditing and monitoring to ensure that all major projects are safeguarded from legislative breaches.
• Sound understanding of environmental legislation and approvals requirements applicable to construction projects, with the ability to communicate these requirements across all business levels as well as govern compliance during delivery.   
• A detailed understanding of risk frameworks and risk assessment and mitigation processes.
• Ability to mediate and resolve conflict, and to manage competing priorities and expectations in a construction environment.
• Promotion of “cradle to grave” environmental management approach to ensure that risks are identified early, efficiencies are gained, and management plans are properly implemented.
• Well-developed project management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, discuss technical information, write reports and prepare a range of communications for key stakeholders.
• Well-developed interpersonal, relationship building and customer service skills.
• Experience working with local Government and other authorities in the South East Water’s operating area - desirable.
• Experience with GIS - desirable.   

What's in it for you? 

• A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and leave purchasing. 
• 15 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave 
• A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave. 
• A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics. 
• Career focused learning and development opportunities. 
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives. 
• Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views. 

We're for everyone

We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all.  We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work.  But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life. 

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.  

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, or to learn more about the role, please contact: careers@southeastwater.com.au

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until 4 September 2024.

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.