Environmental Manager, Defence

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

As a provider of specialist facility management services to Government defence departments, our client is urgently seeking the skills of a suitably experienced Environmental Manager.

Working from the Melbourne CBD and reporting the Regional Manager, you will be required to oversee the successful running of the Environmental Management Systems for a range of Victorian facilities. This will include but not be limited to:

•    Management, leadership, direction and mentoring of the regional team of Maintenance and Project Managers;
•    Developing, maintaining and improving internal relationships and partnerships;
•    Developing, maintaining and improving client relationships and partnerships;
•    Identifying all Environmental related risks; developing operating controls and other risk mitigation measures; and closely monitoring potential risk situations;
•    Participate in, and contribute to, departmental environmental working groups and committees;
•    Develop and deliver training and induction material to staff, subcontractors and consultants;
•    Monitoring the progress of the Environmental Management Program (EMP) and Environmental Management System Implementation Plan;
•    Acting as the focal point for all EM incident reporting as well as provide specialist advice for incident control and management;
•    Liaise with a range in external stakeholders, including local authorities
•    Particular areas of focus include:
o    Environmental Management and the EPBC Act;
o    Supporting Defence environmental programs and policies;
o    Overseeing the development of Environmental Clearance Certificates.
•    Management and reporting of Environmental issues;

With a wealth of experience in Environmental Management, you will ideally possess the following Key Attributes and skills:

•    Relevant tertiary qualification (Environmental Management including ESD) or equivalent;
•    Diploma or Certificate in Delivery of Training Programs is desirable;
•    Proficient computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Access, Lotus Notes);
•    Communication Skills: high level oral & report writing;
•    Training and Motivation skills – ability to induct and motivate transition team members and contributors and to develop, coordinate and deliver handover training to operations teams;
•    Ability to develop and support appropriate solutions to EMS issues that may arise;
•    High level collaborative and stakeholder liaison skills;
•    Drive and commitment to continuous improvement in all activities;
•    Committed to high quality service delivery.

In addition you will have:

•    Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in Environmental Management;
•    Minimum of 3 years proven experience in a middle management role which includes development of operational processes, procedures and solutions;
•    Experience in development and delivery of training programs for clients and operational teams;
•    Experience in EMS auditing and risk assessments;
•    Experience in monitoring subcontractor’s and supplier’s EMS compliance;
•    Experience in report writing;
•    Experience in use of MS Office systems, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes.

In return for your skills and experience, a salary package in the vicinity of $80-$90,000 will be offered, based on experience.

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Ref: ECO/08/10150

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