<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals</li><li>Join a business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and process's</li><li>Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Project</b><br><br>The M80 Ring Road Alliance (comprising ACCIONA, MACA, and AECOM) has been selected to design and construct the M80 Ring Road Completion.<br><br>The project will deliver a major upgrade of the M80 Ring Road between the M80-Plenty Road interchange and the North East Link tunnel entrance at Watsonia, providing a seamless connection to North East Link. Works includes the construction of 14 kilometres of new lanes, bulk earthworks, retaining walls, bridge structures, rail interface works, intelligent transport systems, urban design and landscaping. This diverse and challenging project will be complete in 2028.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><b>Environmental Compliance &amp; Approvals</b>: Ensure compliance with state and Commonwealth environmental approvals, regulations, and Environmental Performance Requirements (EPRs), including management of environmental systems and documentation such as EMPs and control plans.</li><li><b>Environmental Management Systems</b>: Develop, implement, and maintain the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and associated procedures, ensuring continual improvement and system effectiveness.</li><li><b>Monitoring &amp; Reporting</b>: Lead environmental monitoring strategies, compile monthly reports, provide sustainability data, and maintain accurate environmental records to support project compliance.</li><li><b>Auditing &amp; Inspections</b>: Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits, as well as perform regular inspections to assess environmental and sustainability performance.</li><li><b>Risk Management &amp; Incident Response</b>: Identify environmental risks, implement mitigation strategies, and assist with incident reporting and follow-up to ensure accountability and improvement.</li><li><b>Stakeholder Engagement</b>: Liaise with internal teams, clients, regulatory authorities, and community groups to support environmental objectives and approvals.</li><li><b>Project Support &amp; Integration</b>: Support project delivery teams in integrating environmental requirements into planning, construction, and access approvals, contributing to parent company and M80RRA reporting obligations.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Experience managing environmental approvals and compliance on a major infrastructure project.</li><li>Relevant Environment, Project Management, Planning Qualification</li><li>Lead Auditor</li><li>Experience managing teams of early career professionals is desirable</li><li>Experience managing a large team of environmental Coordinators/Advisors</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What we offer</b></p><p>At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Senior Environmental Approvals & Compliance Advisor

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals</li><li>Join a business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and process's</li><li>Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Project</b><br><br>The M80 Ring Road Alliance (comprising ACCIONA, MACA, and AECOM) has been selected to design and construct the M80 Ring Road Completion.<br><br>The project will deliver a major upgrade of the M80 Ring Road between the M80-Plenty Road interchange and the North East Link tunnel entrance at Watsonia, providing a seamless connection to North East Link. Works includes the construction of 14 kilometres of new lanes, bulk earthworks, retaining walls, bridge structures, rail interface works, intelligent transport systems, urban design and landscaping. This diverse and challenging project will be complete in 2028.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><b>Environmental Compliance &amp; Approvals</b>: Ensure compliance with state and Commonwealth environmental approvals, regulations, and Environmental Performance Requirements (EPRs), including management of environmental systems and documentation such as EMPs and control plans.</li><li><b>Environmental Management Systems</b>: Develop, implement, and maintain the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and associated procedures, ensuring continual improvement and system effectiveness.</li><li><b>Monitoring &amp; Reporting</b>: Lead environmental monitoring strategies, compile monthly reports, provide sustainability data, and maintain accurate environmental records to support project compliance.</li><li><b>Auditing &amp; Inspections</b>: Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits, as well as perform regular inspections to assess environmental and sustainability performance.</li><li><b>Risk Management &amp; Incident Response</b>: Identify environmental risks, implement mitigation strategies, and assist with incident reporting and follow-up to ensure accountability and improvement.</li><li><b>Stakeholder Engagement</b>: Liaise with internal teams, clients, regulatory authorities, and community groups to support environmental objectives and approvals.</li><li><b>Project Support &amp; Integration</b>: Support project delivery teams in integrating environmental requirements into planning, construction, and access approvals, contributing to parent company and M80RRA reporting obligations.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Experience managing environmental approvals and compliance on a major infrastructure project.</li><li>Relevant Environment, Project Management, Planning Qualification</li><li>Lead Auditor</li><li>Experience managing teams of early career professionals is desirable</li><li>Experience managing a large team of environmental Coordinators/Advisors</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What we offer</b></p><p>At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Environmental Approvals & Compliance Advisor

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