Strategic Environment Marine Specialist

Job Description

About the role: We have an exciting 2-year fixed term contract opportunity for a talented Specialist – Strategic Environment Marine to join our highly skilled Environment team at Water Corporation. We are looking for someone to provide specialist marine expertise to primarily support the strategic planning and delivery of new assets. This role will involve working in a multidisciplinary team on a diverse and challenging range of new projects across the state. You’ll be based in Leederville, a lively suburb, 5 minutes from Perth’s CBD. There are plenty of places to eat and hang out, and you’re only 5 minutes away from the nearest train station – an easy commute when you’re heading into the office. This role will be reporting to the Senior Principal – Marine Science. The role will involve: Provide specialist technical advice on marine environmental matters relating to the strategic planning and delivery of new assets. Identify and facilitate marine investigations required to support environmental impact assessments and to obtain environmental approvals. Managing marine environmental contractors, including management of budgets, schedules, and deliverables. Preparation and review of marine technical reports. Engaging with external stakeholders and the community where required. Project and subcontractor management. Key skills and experience: You will be degree qualified in marine science or a similar discipline with at least 8 years’ professional experience. Considerable experience with large marine infrastructure projects. Experience in planning, managing, and implementing marine investigations, and in reviewing/interpreting marine environmental data. A working knowledge of state and Commonwealth legislation associated with environmental approvals and marine environmental management of operational assets. Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills & technical report writing experience. Experience in interpreting and applying the outcomes of marine hydrodynamic/transport modelling. Demonstrated ability to manage projects and/or consultants within scope, budget and HSE requirements. Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision. Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. Applications close Monday 20th January 2025 Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website . #J-18808-Ljbffr