Environmental Compliance Officer
Launceston (another location can be negotiated)
Full-Time
ABOUT US
Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd is a state-owned Company that develops, owns and operates irrigation schemes to facilitate the expansion of agricultural production in Tasmania.
Tasmanian Irrigation promises to provide reliable and consistent water at the lowest sustainable price to our irrigator customers while responsibly and sustainably managing our water resources, scheme assets and the environment.
Tasmanian Irrigation oversees the development of irrigation schemes funded through a unique public/private partnership model.
All schemes developed and operated by Tasmanian Irrigation are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, have strong community endorsement, are designed to last at least 100 years and deliver water at an average reliability of more than 95 per cent.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role presents an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking to:
• Support best practice environmental management and compliance system implementation.
• Ensure organisational compliance with environmental regulations and standards - a priority for us.
• Work within a small, collaborative team in a supportive environment.
• Contribute to a positive, values-driven workplace culture.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
As a key member of Tasmanian Irrigation’s environment team, you will:
• Assist the development and delivery of environmental management and compliance program activities.
• Provide environmental support for new and operational schemes including process, regulatory and compliance activities.
• Prepare, amend, review and audit Farm Water Access Plans (Farm WAPs).
• Provide support to Tasmanian Irrigation’s ecologist including field surveys and inspections.
• Assist administering and implementing Operational Environmental Management Plans (OEMPs) for all operating schemes including conducting audits, developing supporting documentation and reporting procedures, and training operators.
• Assist annual compliance report preparation.
• Be agile to engage and influence diverse stakeholder groups and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Be primarily based in the office but will also drive to conduct field activities at operating agricultural facilities, irrigation properties, construction sites, remote monitoring locations, and new scheme locations.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested applicants who meet the qualification and experience requirements in the position description are encouraged to apply via Seek only.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
• why you are interested in this position,
• your relevant experience and qualifications, and
• why you think you’d be great for this role.