Description

Primary purpose of position

Reporting to the Environment Strategy Lead, this role sits within the environmental strategy stream of the business unit to deliver strategic environmental management. The purpose of the Environmental Advisor position is to provide support, advice and guidance on strategic environmental management relating to our Ports, including the implementation of Planet initiatives as part of Port Vision 2050 to ensure that the Port achieves its corporate objectives, including decarbonisation, industry leading practices and partnerships for healthy reefs and ecosystems.

Tenure: Fixed Term fulltime 12 months

Annual Salary: $131,315 - $140,493 (excluding Super)

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Responsibilities

Position specific responsibilities

Provide support and advice on the implementation of Planet programs of work, including managing allocated budgets and resources and monitoring and evaluating and reporting in accordance with established frameworks.
Provide support as required to the Dry Tropics and Wet Tropics Partnerships for Healthy Waters partnerships.
Assist with integrating sustainability aspects into the Integrated Management System (IMS) empowering staff with relevant training, process and tools.
Provide support and advice on the implementation of the Port’s environmental management framework, working as a business unit with internal and external stakeholders to minimise emissions and potential impacts on the environments and communities around the Port. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting inspections and observations, assessing port notice permits, incident, complaint and fauna response.
Support the Asset Management & Planning business unit to ensure environment and climate related matters are integrated into the Port’s planning dealings and project developments.
This includes reviewing planning dealings for strategic environmental aspects (e.g. land owner consents, development approvals, sustainable port guidelines, land use plans), providing input into the Port’s development Plan and reviewing projects and activities for environmental sustainability aspects (e.g. carbon emissions, renewable energy) during the design and planning phase.
Provide support for the implementation of the Port’s environmental and biosecurity monitoring programs.
Project management of assigned environmental projects, contracts or consultancies.
Prepare relevant internal and external reports related to the strategic environmental management stream of the business unit (e.g. Qld Climate Action Plan reporting, Ecobiz).
Provide advice on complex matters, including strategic environmental management, sustainability and climate trends, regulations and innovations to ensure that the Port’s approach remains contemporary.
Engage with external stakeholders, including key customers and government, to progress positive outcomes for the Port.
Represent and advocate for the Port as required on environmental, sustainability and climate matters to external organisations and community groups as required.
Assist with monitoring and reporting on the unit’s corporate requirements, including key performance indicators and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Contribute to the Port’s strategic plans including the Statement of Corporate Intent, Corporate Plan and Port Vision 2050.
Ensure appropriate health and safety, environmental management, quality and information security practices are implemented for all works to comply with the Port’s policies and relevant legislation.
Comply with all relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards.
Promote a Zero Harm culture and continual improvement in our Health and Safety management and performance.
Promote a culture that is consistent with Port Vision, mission and values.

Qualifications

Essential criteria
Mandatory requirements/qualifications/tickets/licences:

Qualifications in Biological Science, Environmental Science or other discipline relevant to the position.
Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.
National Police Check.
Pre-employment Medical – Functional 10kg.

Skills and experience:

Demonstrated experience in environmental management, preferably in a maritime or industrial setting.
Relevant experience developing and implementing environmental and sustainability programs, including reporting, KPIs and performance tracking.
Demonstrated understanding of Commonwealth and Queensland Legislation, Policies and Australian Standards applicable for environment, climate change and sustainability.
Demonstrated experience in project or contract management.
Experience in providing advice on complex matters, including environmental management, sustainability, and climate related matters such as decarbonization and adaptation.
Strong analytical skills to identify opportunities and solutions in complex issues and monitor performance over time.
Well-developed organisational skills including ability to manage competing priorities and demands without affecting quality of service delivery.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, demonstrating self-motivation, problem-solving skills, time management and scheduling skills and a high degree of attention to detail.

Software/Systems skills:

Advanced skills in MS suite, particularly excel.

Highly desirable/ability to obtain criteria
Candidates will need to have, or have the ability to obtain the following qualifications/tickets/licences:

Maritime Security Identification Card (ability to obtain before commencing activities requiring these skills).
First Aid (required within 6 months).
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (required within 6 months).
Shipboard Safety Skill Set (required within 6 months).
Oil Spill Responder (required within 6 months).
Manual Handling (required within 6 months).
Carbon Literacy Training (required within 12 months).

The following are not mandatory but are highly desirable:
Experience with Environmental Management Systems based on ISO.
Advanced skills in geographic information system (GIS), either ArcGIS, Mapinfo or QGIS.
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus Vaccination.
Recreational Marine Drivers Licence.
Agricultural Chemical Distribution Licence.
Construction Induction (White Card).
Working With Children (Blue Card).

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