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Want to be a part of a team that works together, supports each other and makes a difference every day?

At Sunwater, you'll find a workplace driven by passion, dedication and a shared commitment to excellence. Our success is built on the hard work of our employees, united in their mission to provide the best outcomes for our customers. Here, work, water and life go hand in hand.

We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a culture that values and supports each individual. Our inclusive culture allows everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, leading to better solutions and outcomes. Sunwater offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling career.

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Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Full Time

  • Location:

    Townsville

  • Job type:

    Engineering, Health, Safety & Environment

  • Applications close:

    E. Australia Standard Time

Alliance Environmental & Approvals Advisor

Work.

Are you a passionate about achieving environmental project excellence? Join Sunwater as Alliance Environmental & Approvals Advisor where you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Burdekin Falls Dam project. Working closely with the Alliance Environmental & Approvals Manager, you will advise on environmental planning and approvals. Assist in implementing compliance and monitoring programs, and promote a culture of environmental and sustainability awareness and leadership

As Alliance Environmental & Approvals Advisor at Sunwater, you will:

  • Assist the Alliance Environmental and Approvals Manager to identify, develop and obtain a range of planning and environmental approvals, permits and licences to facilitate project execution.
  • Provide specialist planning and approvals advice to the project team in order for the project to meets its environmental obligations.
  • Provide guidance, training and support to members of the environment project team and internal stakeholders on environmental requirements.

We are seeking a talented individual with approximately 7 years’ experience in environmental management compliance and a proven track record working in an environmental management team preferably in a water service provider/ water utility business. You will hold tertiary qualifications in in a relevant environmental discipline e.g., environmental science, environmental chemistry etc.

You will also bring:

  • Auditing expertise: Experience conducting audits to ensure compliance with standards and environmental approvals and licenses.
  • Analytical skills: Strong analytical and research skills to develop strategies and practices that minimise environmental impacts.
  • Communication skills: Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

  1. Base salary starting from $141,112
  2. 12.75% superannuation
  3. Access to banked time and TOIL
  4. 17.5% leave loading
  5. A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

 

Water.

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

 

Life.

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

  • My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
  • My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
  • My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
  • My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

 

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future.  We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

 

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.  We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

 

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