Advisor - Contaminated Land

Purpose of the Role

The Contaminated Land - Advisor is accountable for the day-to-day assurance of site based spoil management activities and construction team support to ensure that FGJV maintains a robust Environmental Management System regarding spoil, in accordance with the approved Environmental Protection License #21266, Conditions of Consent Environmental Management Strategy and Environmental Management Plans and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental, or a related field
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) - mandatory
• Australian Drivers Licence - mandatory

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a construction or consultancy environment, or similar
• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable project works - preferred

Required Competencies

• Sound decision making abilities in line with environmental approval and management system requirements
• Genuine commitment and proactive approach to spoil management and procedures
• Effective analytical and written skills are required for this position.
• Confident decision-making ability
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft suite.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to the construction and environmental teams regarding spoil and contaminated land issues
• Reviewing and synthesising laboratory data
• Reporting writing including monthly progress reports and environmental management plans
• Provide advice and support to the construction management team(s) to ensure compliance with statutory, FGJV and client Environmental obligations
• Assist in environmental audits and initiatives related to spoil including, Workplace Environmental Inspections and Internal, SHL & External Environmental Audits
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFI) from the regulator and client
• Ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance
• Assist approval team in liaising with clients and regulatory bodies to secure necessary approvals

The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

Core Accountabilities

• Ensure that spoil and contaminated land activities are undertaken in accordance with legislative and contractual requirements
• Provide spoil and contaminated land related information to senior management
• Identify opportunities for streamlined spoil management and general cost savings