Environmental Specialist – Perth CBD – Permanent / Full Time We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Specialist to join our team on a Permanent (Full-time, Part-Time or Job Share basis) or 12-month maximum term contract (with the possibility of further 12-month extensions). Additionally, further vacancies arising within either Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) and Transmission Energy Transition (TET) in the next 12 months will potentially also be filled via this recruitment process.
The Environmental Specialist supports our business by identifying SHE constraints and requirements when planning and prioritising the development, maintenance and inspection of our network and associated asset strategies.
Your Role in Action Identify key environmental, planning and/or heritage constraints and approvals to facilitate project design, scoping and successful delivery and assist Western Power in delivering outcomes by providing timely and relevant environmental advice (including technical/operational, approvals, strategy and risk).Supporting the business to identify, manage and acquit SEQT requirements (including but not limited to environmental, health/pollution, heritage, land access, urban and regional planning and public safety requirements during the planning, development and prioritisation of the work program and associated projects in a timely manner.Contribute to an inclusive, effective and safe working environment by taking responsibility for decisions and behaviours, and the consequences of these. In building relationships with immediate team members, business partners and external parties the incumbent is expected to drive commitment to, and model behaviours consistent with the company's purpose, values and objectives.Develop and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the appropriate placement of our network assets, in consideration of our objectives.What Makes You a Great Fit We are seeking individuals with experience and attributes that include:
Bachelor's Degree in safety, Environmental Science, urban and regional planning or related discipline.Prior years of experience in environmental, heritage and statutory planning approvals.Demonstrated ability assessing and mitigating SHE risks in design and asset management related activities.Strong communication and written skills.Proven ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders in relation to SHE outcomes.Self-motivated and determined work ethic with a strong focus on SHE outcomes.By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations.
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