Senior Environmental Advisor

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Location
Naval Base, Western Australia
Category
Mining Resources & Energy
Salary
$99 - $99 Hourly
Posted
21-Sep-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Helen Gibson
Reference
191952
Senior Environmental Specialist - Contaminated Sites & Remediation

Join a team driving the safe and sustainable rehabilitation of major energy infrastructure assets on a 5 month assignment. 

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to support contaminated sites management, remediation programs, and waste management initiatives. This role will provide technical expertise across 3 sites to ensure environmental compliance, support site rehabilitation projects, and contribute to long-term sustainability outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of contaminated sites assessment and remediation programs.
  • Ensure compliance with the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 and relevant environmental legislation.
  • Provide specialist advice on contaminated land, waste management, environmental risks, and remediation strategies.
  • Contribute to the implementation of a 5-year contaminated sites management plan and long-term waste management strategy.
  • Develop and review environmental management plans, risk assessments, tenders, and contractor documentation.
  • Monitor environmental performance through audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
  • Engage with regulators, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to achieve project and environmental objectives.
  • Support incident reporting, environmental investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
  • Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years' experience in contaminated sites investigations, remediation, or environmental management.
  • Strong knowledge of WA environmental legislation, contaminated sites requirements, and waste management practices.
  • Experience in environmental risk assessment, contractor management, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent communication, technical report writing, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Experience
  • Contract management and procurement.
  • Water quality monitoring.
  • Closure planning and site rehabilitation.
  • Environmental approvals and regulatory engagement.
  • Experience within energy, industrial, infrastructure, mining, or major project environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in environmental stewardship, site rehabilitation, and sustainable asset management while working across a diverse portfolio of projects.
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