Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities.

 

In partnership with the Australia Defence Force, we are seeking an Environmental Officer to support our Defence Base Services (DBS) contract.  Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the purpose of the role is to oversee delivery of environmental programs and provide expert advice and assistance on environmental matters relating to Defence Base Services (DBS).

 

The Environmental Officer is expected to contribute to the improvement of environmental programs and how they are delivered, managed and monitored to support continual improvement and enhanced customer appreciation.  This is a permanent full-time role, based in Cremorne however we are flexible with locations in Victoria.

 

Duties:

Providing technical oversight of environmental works as required under the Estate Maintenance and Operations Services (EMOS) contract with the Department of Defence Developing and updating management plans and reporting systems for environmental works delivery Working with subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of key environmental programs, including, but not limited to bushfire mitigation; weed management; arboriculture; feral animal and overabundant native species management; groundwater and surface water quality monitoring; and flora and fauna studies Analysing and reporting environmental performance to internal and external stakeholders and regulatory bodies Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with Defence, subcontractors and other stakeholders with respect to environmental programs and other environmental matters Advising and providing technical support to Facilities Maintenance and project managers on matters of environment and sustainability Responding to unplanned environmental issues through short-term works, variations to existing programs and incident response

 

This role acts as a key liaison between the business and the Defence clients as well as Ventia’s stakeholders therefore you must have outstanding communication skills. In addition, we are looking for:

 

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, natural resource management or equivalent experience:

 

Knowledge of weed ecology and identification of common weed species in Victoria. Experience with GIS and spatial data management systems such as ARCGIS, Collector and QGIS programs. Understanding or knowledge of relevant Commonwealth Government legislation, policy and practice relevant to natural resource management The ability to produce high quality technical reports, publications and management plans that are clear and concise, yet pitched at a non-expert audience. The ability to work autonomously, and take the lead with projects and teams. Be willing to travel for field work to Defence sites around Victoria and Tasmania as required.

 

What We Offer You:
 

Ventia have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more, we also offer the following:

 

A flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter. We take our people's careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow. There's nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe. We look after each other and foster our people's well-being.

 

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

 

You must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to maintain a Defence clearance in order to be eligible for this position, as well as be able to pass an Australian Federal Police Check.

Click APPLY NOW if this sounds like you or email Rebecca.Macdonald@ventia.com for further information.