Project Environmental Specialist

Posted 06 February 2024
SalaryCandidates submitted at rate of their choosing
LocationPerth
Job type Temporary
DisciplineEnvironmental
ReferenceJO-2402-491633

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Environmental Specialist for 3 days a week for a 6-month casual contract in their Bentley office. Occasional regional travel required.  
 
Rate: Candidates will be submitted at the rate of their choosing 

Location: Bentley, WA, with occasional travel to regional WA 
Hours: Part-time – 3 days per week 
Duration: 6 months 
Type: Temporary casual contract 
 
KEY ACTIVITIES 
Manage the technical interface between the Horizon Power project team and environmental consultants and service providers.  
Coordinate the environmental survey and assessment activities (undertaken by external parties) with the other technical disciplines of the project.  
Ensure that environmental survey and assessment work meets Horizon Power’s requirements and standards.  
Technical review of environmental survey and assessment works and deliverables.  
 
SELECTION CRITERIA 
Education/Qualifications: 
Tertiary science degree, preferably in environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline is required. 
WA Drivers license class ”C”. 
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 
Essential:  
Extensive experience in environmental impact assessment and State and Federal approvals of major projects. 
Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and environmental standards is required. 
Advanced GIS skillset.   
Desired:  
Delivery of environmental surveys and approvals for linear infrastructure in Western Australia.   

EXPERIENCE 
Essential:  
At least 5 years practical experience in a role delivering environmental approvals. 
Experience coordinating and managing delivery of environmental surveys in regional of WA. 
Desired:  
Managing environmental compliance.   
 
If you would like to be submitted, APPLY NOW or email jchiplinsky@dfp.com.au for more information.  

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.