Environment Coordinator

Environment Coordinator

• Can be based in one of our locations in Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane or Melbourne
• Join a collaborative and supportive Environment team
• Support Environmental outcomes across major freight operations

About us

As Australia’s largest private rail freight company, we are integral in keeping Australia’s economy moving. With a rich history dating back to 1855 we are incredibly proud of our heritage and the essential role we continue to play in supporting Australia’s supply chain. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Environment Manager the Environment Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring compliance with environmental laws and internal policies, while promoting sustainable practices across the business. You will work closely with a collaborative and experienced team, providing environmental advice and reporting, supporting incident response, and maintaining key systems and documentation.

This is a great opportunity to apply your knowledge in both-office based and site-based contexts and make a meaningful impact across our network.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining environmental registers, permits, and compliance records
• Supporting environmental risk assessments, audits and investigations
• Providing advice on environmental issues and initiatives
• Supporting progress on sustainability targets and reporting obligations
• Liaising with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have 2 or more years’ experience in a similar environmental coordinator / advisory role, you will be passionate about environmental performance, adaptable across field and office work, and thrive in a close-knit team

In addition, to be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of Australian environmental legislation and risk management
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with attention to detail
• Experience within a heavy industry, site inspections or audits will be advantageous

The benefits

We prioritise diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and can bring their authentic selves to work. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to: 

• Pursue growth and career development 
• Access mentoring programs 
• Enjoy paid parental leave up to 14 weeks (with superannuation) after just 6 months of service 
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members 
• Benefit from novated leasing and discounts on select health insurance, travel, retail brands, and more. 

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work. 

Closing date

Applications close on the 3^rd of August 2025.

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future? Click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more! 

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.