Environmental Advisor

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.

Job Description

• Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals

• Join a business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and process's

• Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme

About the Role

Acciona is delivering critical transmission infrastructure to support Victoria’s renewable energy future. We are seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to support the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project. This role is pivotal in coordinating and implementing environmental approval conditions, Environmental Performance Requirements (EPRs), and the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and associated sub‑plans throughout planning, construction and completion phases.

Working closely with construction and project teams, you will provide hands‑on environmental management, monitoring compliance, supporting audits, engaging with stakeholders, and driving strong environmental outcomes on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement environmental approval conditions and compliance obligations across the project

• Manage and maintain the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and related documentation

• Conduct regular environmental inspections, monitoring, and internal audits

• Oversee environmental monitoring programs (noise, vibration, air, water, contamination, ecology)

• Coordinate and manage environmental consultants and specialist contractors

• Investigate environmental incidents and community complaints and lead corrective actions

• Prepare environmental reports for clients, regulators and parent company requirements

• Deliver environmental training, site inductions and toolbox talks. Support sustainability initiatives and data collection

Required Skills and Competencies

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in environmental management within the construction industry

• Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation, approvals and compliance processes

• Experience with audits, monitoring programs and regulatory reporting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational skills, initiative and attention to detail

Location and conditions

This is a regional role and includes the provision to be based at camp as required.

What We Offer

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 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.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 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 & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.