Environmental Officer - Innovative Company

Job Objective

An Environmental Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating risk management policies and programs. Secure and maintain all necessary environmental regulatory approvals and support third-party contractsand services in consultation with the General Manager – Health, Safety, Environment & Heritage for the successful completion of the project.

Job Responsibilities 

• Responsible for preparing documents and correspondence related to complex environmental assessments. 
• Undertake inspections/compliance assessments and compliance investigations of operations to determine compliance with industry legislative requirements.
• Reviewing all current approvals and checking for compliance or other environmental issues
• Reviewing ISO14001 documentation including but not limited to Risk Registers and Environmental Management Plans
• Reviewing the above to priorities higher-risk areas that need further focus (or auditing) to ensure compliance
• Assist in the facilitation of external and internal environmental approvals audits
• Communicate with supervisory and managerial staff on the environmental approvals performance as required
• Provide advice to the site team on environmental approvals and environmental compliance issues
• Identify actions to ensure compliance is documented and implemented in the appropriate timeframe
• Ensure incident outcomes are conveyed to the wider team and actions are put in place to prevent reoccurrence.
• Carry out further Environmental Approvals inspections, monitoring and incident investigation as they arise
• Ensure all approvals related to reportable incidents are investigated and appropriately communicated
• Review and provide comments on environmental approval documentation, management plans and procedures.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management Degree or an approved equivalent scientific degree
• 2-5 years' experience in an associated environmental approvals or Government sectors
• Experience in auditing/inspections of environmental approvals within a dynamic working environment
• Ability to work with consultants and complete Health and Safety requirements for Environmental Surveys
• Ability to work individually and as a team for project work
• Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritise effectively
• Ability to work with the Exploration/Resource Development leadership team and form positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to interpret legislation
• Excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of current legislative requirements in regard to environmental management in WA
• Good knowledge of ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Manual C Class Driver's Licence
• Certificate II First Responder or IV in Basic Healthcare would be desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in environmental management including the assessment of environmental aspects and risks associated 
• Experience in preparing reports on environmental assessments, investigations and/or analytical research.