Environmental Advisor – Air

Working at Transurban is different; We design and operate transport infrastructure that makes cities work better. Whether you’re helping shape strategy, guiding operations or supporting sustainable outcomes, your work contributes to real results for our customers, communities and future.
 
About the role  
  
We are seeking an Environmental Advisor – Air to join our HSSE team in either Brisbane,  Melbourne or Sydney. This role is responsible for leading air quality monitoring and management strategy, performance and risk management across our operations and projects. It includes technical oversight of air quality monitoring equipment and programs, data interpretation, compliance and reporting. Quarterly travel is required.

You will work as a subject matter expert and work closely with internal teams, contractors, regulators and consultants to ensure Transurban delivers best-practice air quality outcomes and maintains compliance across all jurisdictions.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Provide technical expertise in air quality, air pollutants and emissions across tunnels, roadways and projects

• Contribute to leadership in environmental management excellence 

• Lead the coordination and delivery of air quality monitoring and assurance programs

• Interpret and report on monitoring data, providing insights to support compliance and environmental performance including undertaking root cause analysis based on internal and publicly available information

• Ensure alignment with air quality monitoring obligations, environmental approvals, EPA guidance and ISO 14001 systems

• Liaise with regulatory bodies and respond to statutory reporting requirements

• Support investigations into air quality incidents or non-compliance events and identify corrective actions as applicable

• Partner with delivery teams to improve air quality planning in design, construction and operation phases and lead in air monitoring, management and reporting 

• Engage in strategy development, including environmental policy; contracting, auditing and assurance strategies; air quality management protocols and plans; and training

• Coordinate internal briefings on air quality performance and emerging environmental trends

This role requires someone who possesses: 

• Strong experience in environmental management and air quality management, or equivalent experience in environmental consulting, ideally with a focus on infrastructure, transport and/or operational environments as they relate to the management and reporting of air related matters

• Proven ability to interpret air quality legislation, approvals and standards including regulatory frameworks

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

• Experience conducting audits, assessments and compliance reviews across monitoring networks and environmental reporting

• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement capability across technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience working with environmental impact assessments, risk management tools and ISO 14001 systems

• Ability to influence decisions and support training and awareness across teams

• Confidence working with consultants, contractors and regulatory stakeholders

• The ability to travel on occasion  

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. We value diverse experience and are committed to supporting your development.

With a career at Transurban, You will receive great benefits, including:  
 

• A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year. 

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well.

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests. 

• Health and wellbeing support with access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more 

• Share offers and insurance benefits. 

• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days. 

• A values-led workplace that prioritises sustainability, equity and safety

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you. 
 
We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing, and inclusion, where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration, and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions, and concerns. 
 
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on [email protected].

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.

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