Senior Environment Advisor - Perth's New Runway FTC

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians.

Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure so we can support our airline partners to grow, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience.

Over the coming decade we will expand T1 International, and build new domestic terminal facilities, a parallel runway, two multi-storey carparks and our first airport hotel. This will deliver one airport for the people of Western Australia which will host all flight services in a central location giving passengers a seamless, world-class travel experience.

The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and has developed a $1.5 billion portfolio of existing industrial premises and significant vacant land holdings.

We service a truly diverse community and play an important role in strengthening cultural, family and social bonds while supporting business, tourism and leisure travel.

What you'll do:

Our team are currently seeking an experienced Senior Environment Advisor for Perth's New Runway project on a 2 year fixed term contract. You will be at the forefront of ensuring environmental excellence across one of WA’s most significant infrastructure developments.

As Senior Environment Advisor, you will provide expert environmental advice, support compliance with regulatory obligations and drive continuous improvement across environmental management systems.

You will be responsible for nurturing key relationships with technical consultants, contractors and suppliers, regulatory agencies and communities as well as ensure the following commitments are being adhered to and managed to a high standard.

• Lead monitoring and reporting of construction approval conditions, MDP and CEMP commitments
• Provide expert advice and support to project and contractor teams to ensure compliance with policies, frameworks, and legislation
• Conduct and lead environmental risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Review and update Environmental Management Plans, approvals, and tender documentation
• Identify non-conformances and work with project leads to deliver effective corrective actions
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote environmental awareness and best practice
• Support approval applications (e.g. clearing and dewatering permits) and ensure accurate, timely reporting
• Develop and deliver environmental inductions, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

About you:

You’re a passionate senior environmental professional who thrives in complex construction settings and brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or equivalent qualification
• 8+ years’ experience managing environmental compliance and performance on large-scale construction projects
• Qualified Auditor for Environmental Management Systems (highly desirable)
• Comprehensive knowledge of WA and Commonwealth environmental legislation, with demonstrated experience in compliance management
• Proven success in developing, implementing, and maintaining Environmental Management Plans and frameworks across construction and operational phases
• Construction Induction (White Card) and a current Australian Driver’s Licence
• A disciplined approach to meeting project deadlines and quality expectations, with strong organisational and time management skills

About Us:

We offer a dynamic and supportive team culture, a contemporary workplace with great facilities and a modern approach to work/life integration. Our competitive remuneration package comes with additional company benefits including free parking.

Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. At PAPL we place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch.