October 25, 2024

Downer Group

Wagga Wagga

Environment Manager - RRJV (Wagga Wagga)

The Project

The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture is a 50/50 joint venture between CPB Contractors and Downer to undertake major upgrades and replacement of existing infrastructure and facilities to support Defence capability for the next 30 years.

The proposed project consists of a program of works across three Department of Defence establishments including:

Albury Wodonga Military Area (including North, South & East Bandiana, Latchford Barracks, Wirlinga)
Blamey Barracks (Kapooka)

The proposed capital investment of $1.7b will incorporate a variety of elements including:

Construction of new messing and living in accommodation
Construction of new training facilities
Refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings

For further information please visit the Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture Website - https://rrjv.com.au/

The Opportunity

As an Environmental Manager for the Wagga Wagga sites, you will initiate and drive best practice Environmental initiatives through the Project by:

Set strategic direction and scope for the management of the environment discipline, including the implementation of effective risk management, compliance and performance strategies.
Provide up to date intelligence (as a result of legislative changes), analysis, expert advice and recommendations to SMT and Key Stakeholders. Monitor changes to local and international environment policies.
Co-ordinate system and process audits to ensure compliance with environmental standards requirements. Manage the risk assessment process.
Design and implement strategies to reduce environmental incidents/breaches. Monitor trends in breaches, record, review and ensure corrective/preventative action is carried out.
Provide timely reports to the Senior Leadership Team.
Promote and coordinate awareness of environmental protection policies and strategies and other regulatory requirements and obligations within the Project

What you’ll bring

Australian citizen preferred for Defence site access requirements
A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science and/or Engineering coupled with experience in an environmental compliance side within a construction environment
Qualified as a Lead Auditor of Environmental Management Systems
10 + years of relevant environmental construction experience
Detailed understanding of Environmental compliance standards, legislation, Acts and Commonwealth requirements
High level communication, consultation, negotiation and influencing skills
Good presentation skills with ability to demonstrate and train others

Spotless Management Services Pty Ltd (a Downer Company) is delivering the works as part of a joint venture with CPB Contractors Pty Ltd. Accordingly we will share your Personal Information, to the extent necessary, for the purpose of recruitment for the joint venture with CPB Contractors Pty Ltd who are required to handle that information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Why work for us?

Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:

Training and development to support your career.
Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.

This role is locally based in the Wagga Wagga area and for those outside of the area, relocation is required. An attractive relocation package that includes removalist cost and a LAFHA (for eligible individuals) will be made available to the successful applicant.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.