We are seeking a motivated Graduate Environment & Sustainability Officer to join our team at ADG. This role supports the delivery of ADG’s environmental and sustainability objectives through operational monitoring, data management, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of initiatives that drive continuous improvement in environmental performance across ADG-managed assets.

Working closely with the Environment & Sustainability Manager, you will contribute to strategic goals and collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and tenants to embed sustainable practices across our operations.

About the Position

Your responsibilities will include conducting environmental inspections and audits, managing compliance reporting, supporting carbon accounting activities, and contributing to land management and ecological monitoring programs. This position also involves assisting with sustainability campaigns, maintaining accurate environmental data, and engaging with Indigenous stakeholders to promote culturally informed land stewardship.

The role requires some travel to ADG-managed locations, to support environmental operations as our portfolio expands.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will hold tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline and demonstrate a sound understanding of environmental legislation, sustainability principles, and land management practices. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as is the ability to manage environmental data accurately using systems such as Microsoft Excel, GIS, and SharePoint. You will be capable of working independently across multiple sites and have experience in environmental auditing or compliance monitoring.

A current NT driver’s licence is required, along with the ability to obtain an Airside Driving Authority (ADA) and eligibility to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card, including passing an Australian Federal Police check.

Desirable attributes include experience in airport operations or infrastructure environments, familiarity with ISO 14001 and environmental auditing, and knowledge of carbon accounting and emissions data collection for Scope 1, 2, and 3. Understanding of the Airports Act and Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations, experience working with government regulators, and knowledge of Indigenous land management practices will be highly regarded.

Why ADG?

Airport Development Group (ADG) owns and manages diverse infrastructure assets across the Northern Territory including airports, hotels, aviation, and commercial buildings. Investing, developing, and managing long term infrastructure to grow the Territory and Northern Australia.

ADG is entering an exciting period of growth, this is a unique opportunity for you to join us as we are embracing change and preparing for the bright future for our organisation.

ADG offers a competitive salary with a range of benefits including:

Professional, diverse and modern workspace
Employee Health & Wellbeing initiatives including a living well rebate
Free car parking facilities
Airport vendor employee discounts
Flexible working options
Additional 5 days bonus leave
Employee events, awards and recognition initiatives

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

At ADG we embrace equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes or floated profiles will not be accepted for this position and ADG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Talent Manager will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles.

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