Job description
Senior Advisor - Environment (Approvals and Delivery)
Preferred Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 01-Aug-2025
Hours: Full-time – 38 hours per week
Location: Leederville, WA
Rate: $70.00 per hour plus Super
Reason for vacancy: Backfilling for substantive who is acting in another role
Job Summary
Position Purpose:
The Senior Advisor - Environment is responsible for accelerating environmental sustainability within the organisation. This involves developing regulatory approvals, providing technical advice, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation to support the design, construction, and operation of assets in alignment with the Thrive 2035 strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Approvals:
Develop and deliver environmental approvals documentation.
Ensure environmental compliance during asset handover.
Strategy and Governance:
Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders.
Support research portfolios with guidance and technical input.
Implement QA/QC processes on documentation.
Asset Planning and Operations:
Provide technical guidance on environmental risks during asset acquisition.
Ensure environmental considerations are integrated into business decisions.
Develop technical advice and support for operations.
Leadership and Culture:
Promote safety, customer service, and productivity.
Foster a team climate of openness and trust.
Engage in mentoring and development activities.
Ethics and Compliance:
Comply with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
Uphold the the organisations' Code of Conduct and other standards.
Essential Criteria:
HOW TO APPLY
If you meet the above requirements for the role and would like to be considered, APPLY NOW or email jchiplinsky@dfp.com.au for more information.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Preferred Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 01-Aug-2025
Hours: Full-time – 38 hours per week
Location: Leederville, WA
Rate: $70.00 per hour plus Super
Reason for vacancy: Backfilling for substantive who is acting in another role
Job Summary
Position Purpose:
The Senior Advisor - Environment is responsible for accelerating environmental sustainability within the organisation. This involves developing regulatory approvals, providing technical advice, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation to support the design, construction, and operation of assets in alignment with the Thrive 2035 strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Approvals:
Develop and deliver environmental approvals documentation.
Ensure environmental compliance during asset handover.
Strategy and Governance:
Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders.
Support research portfolios with guidance and technical input.
Implement QA/QC processes on documentation.
Asset Planning and Operations:
Provide technical guidance on environmental risks during asset acquisition.
Ensure environmental considerations are integrated into business decisions.
Develop technical advice and support for operations.
Leadership and Culture:
Promote safety, customer service, and productivity.
Foster a team climate of openness and trust.
Engage in mentoring and development activities.
Ethics and Compliance:
Comply with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
Uphold the the organisations' Code of Conduct and other standards.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in a relevant field.
- Considerable experience in environmental processes and geographic information systems.
- Strong knowledge of environmental approvals and compliance.
- Knowledge of the water industry in Australia, specifically in wastewater.
- Familiarity with the Water Corporation’s environmental management principles and processes.
- Full working rights within Australia
- Current or willing to obtain National Police Clearance
- Willing to undergo drug and alcohol screening if successful
HOW TO APPLY
If you meet the above requirements for the role and would like to be considered, APPLY NOW or email jchiplinsky@dfp.com.au for more information.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
