Senior Sustainability/ Environmental & Infrastructure Materials Engineers

Senior Sustainability/ Environmental & Infrastructure Materials Engineers Location: Australia
At the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO), we strive to be an innovation portal through which government and industry can gain great outcomes across all modes of transport.
We create new knowledge through research, develop the means for improving practice, and provide expert advice to the Australia and New Zealand Transport Agencies and industry to ensure that our communities will always have safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation networks.
NTRO is a globally connected Not-for-profit, purpose and innovation-driven organisation that has over many decades built a strong presence within the Roads, Rail, Ports, and Airports sectors, ensuring that we cover all modes of the transport network in everything we do.
Your next opportunity awaits at NTRO
Our Sustainability & Materials Performance (SMP) team is responsible for the science, research, analysis, and advice to clients on a range of important transport infrastructure concerns.
The SMP team currently has two vacancies within their business group. These roles can be based in Perth, Melbourne or Brisbane; however, if you reside outside of these cities and feel that you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, we encourage you to apply!
The successful candidates will demonstrate a solid understanding of sustainable transport infrastructure practices, planning and design knowledge.
If you don't come from the transport industry but feel you have relevant transferable skills and experience, we also encourage you to apply as a different background can create new opportunities within our teams.
About the roles & you Sustainability / Environmental Professional Hold a bachelor's or higher qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Science or other relevant areas. Relevant experience in lifecycle assessment and environmental impact assessment of using emerging technologies, materials or products. Work on projects related to sustainable / recycled infrastructure materials, waste management, and environment management. An understanding of climate change risk assessments and climate adaptation practices. A true passion for developing and contributing to projects related to sustainability within the transport infrastructure space. Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to simplify communication for complex problems. An understanding of environmental impact assessments. Desired skillset: Experience dealing with or understanding environmental legislation. Experience dealing with environmental protection agencies or understanding their requirements. Relevant practical / commercial experience desired such as capability to undertake contaminated land assessments and remediation. Hold a bachelor's or higher qualification in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related engineering and science areas. Work on projects related to sustainable / recycled infrastructure materials, waste management, and environment management. Continue to develop an understanding of government sustainability policies, environmental regulations, technical and safety risks associated with the use of recycled materials. Design and conduct laboratory studies and field trials, interpret and translate scientific and complex results, and communicate them clearly and concisely for a general audience. Be passionate about testing and implementing emerging infrastructure materials, contributing to the commercialization of sustainable materials, and delivering practical outcomes. Sound knowledge of road construction and transport corridor materials, including asphalt, concrete, and granular materials. An understanding of the pathway towards global decarbonization and outcomes of COP26 including the Paris Agreement. Key skills and requirements for both roles Must have 7+ years of relevant experience with a strong understanding of sustainable transport and infrastructure practices. Track record of leading the delivery of projects to agreed scope, budget, quality, and timetable requirements. Highly developed interpersonal skills that allow constructive conversations with a range of public and private sector stakeholders, clients, partners, and colleagues. Growing track record of writing compelling, successful proposals and business cases and maintaining ongoing relationships with those customers. Demonstrable skills in leading the preparation of bids, proposals, and being responsible for building and maintaining client relationships. Proactive approach in identifying new clients / areas of interest, developing proposals and / or unsolicited bids and winning jobs successfully. Proactive and flexible in dealing with various clients e.g. government bodies, sustainability agencies, industry associations, and recycling industry bodies. Highly developed collaboration skills, demonstrated experience in working with experts / professionals from multiple business / disciplinary areas. Any other skills or qualifications we haven't mentioned but which have helped you be successful to date. We offer the following and more to ensure we look after the ones who matter most, Our People:
Opportunities to work with globally recognised experts, who offer one-on-one mentorship and support throughout your career. Excellent employee benefits including access to pre-tax salary sacrifice arrangements to make your take-home pay work better for you and your family. Access to 8 weeks of parental leave and support upon your return to the workplace. Annual Christmas closure with an additional 2 paid public holidays in December because we recognise taking time with those close to us is important. Tailored career development that supports your aspirations with a clear step-by-step guide for progression within the organisation. Reward and recognition programs to highlight the great work that is being done every day from our incredible team members. Well established social club in almost all offices with regular activities, quiz nights and tournaments to keep you busy! Every role at NTRO is meaningful, are you ready for yours?
At NTRO we are proud to continually attract leading minds within the Transport infrastructure and research areas. We host a culturally and gender diverse work environment and we celebrate workforce diversity while highlighting the multidisciplinary teams of professionals from all over the world.
We strongly encourage applications from Women looking to make an impact within the STEM arena.
Don't meet every single requirement for this role?
We recognise you may have a diverse set of skills, work experiences, and life experiences that can greatly enhance the ability to deliver effective transport solutions and positive community outcomes.
If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align with the criteria, we still encourage you to submit your application.
NTRO actively seeks to include and value the unique talents, perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all applicants.
Applicants must be residing Australian Citizens / Permanent Resident of Australia. Please ensure you attach your CV, attach a separate cover letter (no more than one page) addressing why you would be perfect for this role and what you would be hoping to get out of it, and answer the screening questions provided. Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Why are you interested in working for the National Transport Research Organisation and what is your area of expertise in Roads, Rail, Ports, and Airports? What is your highest level of education? (i.e. Doctorate, Masters, Bachelors, Diploma) What is your expected annual salary range (excluding superannuation)? #J-18808-Ljbffr