ABOUT US:

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.
We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.
As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.
If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our business as an Environmental Advisor. This is a full-time permanent role based in either Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Brooklyn or Melbourne.
This role is to support the environmental, planning and heritage assessments and approval processes for projects across CitiPower and Powercor.
The role is responsible for the coordination of environment and heritage works, review of scopes and reports and liaison with internal project teams, external consultants and approval authorities to support delivery of environmental and heritage approval processes for major projects.

TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE YOU’LL HAVE:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental resource management or related field.
• Construction induction training (white card), or the ability to obtain (required).
• General understanding knowledge of environmental protection legislation relevant to projects and field works (i.e. Planning and Environment Act, Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act, EPBC Act, EP Act).
• Understanding of environmental management principles and practices, including ecological assessments (EIA) and development of CEMPs, as they relate to construction, civil and/or infrastructure projects .
• Knowledge of infrastructure projects, maintenance and construction practices
• Experience in a similar role in either consulting, infrastructure, extractive and/or construction industry