About the role
We have an opportunity for an Environment Advisor to support Water Corporation in delivering environmental outcomes by supporting the development and implementation of environmental approval strategies, providing environmental advice and delivering environmental approval documentation. This role will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of environmental management project strategy as it relates to project design and environmental approvals across a broad spectrum of project life cycles.
This role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to a Team Leader – Approvals Delivery Team within the Approvals, Regulation and Performance Section of the Environment Business Unit.


Who are we?
When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.


Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation up to 14%
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.


What the role will involve

• Support the development and execution of environmental management project strategy across the full project life cycle in Water Corporation assets.
• Provide advice and develop project documentation to navigate State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and associated legal instruments, associated with desalination, water sourcing, pipelines, wastewater treatment and disposal within terrestrial and marine environments across Western Australia.
• Support the management of change for new environmental compliance obligations and legislation changes, including effective communication to stakeholders.
• Support improvements to the EMS standards and procedures, to ensure the Corporation meets its environmental management objectives under Thrive 2035.

About you

• Experience delivering project approvals, Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental management plans.
• Knowledge of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation associated with environmental management in the water industry (particularly the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999).
• Experience in supporting project outcomes aligned with corporate objectives through working with multidisciplinary teams, within and external to your organisation.
• Capability to work independently, within teams and the ability to establish constructive working relationships within the multidiscipline Water Corporation teams.

Sound like a match? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Please note: As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close 19th September 2024
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website