<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><p><b>About the Project</b></p><p><span>ACCIONA is proud to be delivering the Rockhampton Ring Road with our JV partner Fulton Hogan- a transformative infrastructure project that will improve connectivity, safety, and freight efficiency in Central Queensland.</span> As part of our expanding team, we are seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to support daily construction activities and ensure compliance with environmental and sustainability procedures.<br><br><b>About the Role</b><br><br>ACCIONA is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join our dynamic project team. In this key role, you will administer, implement, and maintain the environmental management plan for the project, supporting delivery to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and ACCIONA’s system requirements. You’ll lead environmental approvals, risk management, incident response, and monitoring programs, while promoting best practices and continuous improvement across sustainability outcomes.<br><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Administer, implement, and maintain the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to ensure compliance with legislation and ACCIONA systems.</li><li>Identify and manage environmental approvals and provide guidance during planning and site operations.</li><li>Represent legislative requirements in control documents (e.g., work method statements, toolbox talks).</li><li>Monitor and action mitigation measures from approval and obligation registers.</li><li>Apply ACCIONA’s risk management framework to assess and mitigate environmental risks.</li><li>Conduct incident investigations, liaise with regulators, and integrate lessons learned into systems.</li><li>Develop and implement environmental monitoring regimes; analyse data and respond to exceedances.</li><li>Maintain Chain of Custody for environmental samples and ensure monitoring compliance.</li><li>Promote a positive environmental culture and deliver training to project teams and senior leaders.</li><li>Engage with stakeholders, including regulators, designers, engineers, and communities.</li><li>Drive sustainability initiatives and support ISC rating delivery (e.g., As-Built).</li><li>Conduct audits, inspections, and provide site-based environmental support.</li><li>Prepare accurate reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Lead continuous improvement in environmental performance and strategic outcomes.</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><h3><b>About You </b></h3><ul><li>A strong grasp of environmental legislation and compliance standards.</li><li>Proven ability to develop and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).</li><li>Practical experience in site audits, inspections, and managing environmental risks.</li><li>Confidence in engaging with regulators, communities, and internal teams.</li><li>Analytical skills to interpret monitoring data and produce clear, actionable reports.</li><li>A collaborative and mentoring mindset, promoting environmental best practices.</li><li>Strategic thinking to drive sustainability and continuous improvement.</li><li>You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years’ experience in environmental management—ideally within construction or infrastructure.</li><li>Experience in sustainability would be viewed favourably.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why Join Us?</b></p><ul><li>Opportunities to work on industry-leading projects with a strong environmental and sustainability focus.</li><li>A culture that champions curiosity, continuous improvement, and professional growth.</li><li>Access to ACCIONA’s global knowledge network and integrated management systems.</li><li>A workplace that prioritises safety, inclusion, and long-term responsibility.</li><li>Competitive salary and excellent benefits</li><li>Opportunities for career development within a global company</li></ul><p></p><p><b>How to Apply</b><br><br><span>If you're ready to contribute to a major infrastructure initiative and thrive in a fast-paced site environment, we'd love to hear from you.</span></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 Advisor - Onsite

<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><p><b>About the Project</b></p><p><span>ACCIONA is proud to be delivering the Rockhampton Ring Road with our JV partner Fulton Hogan- a transformative infrastructure project that will improve connectivity, safety, and freight efficiency in Central Queensland.</span> As part of our expanding team, we are seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to support daily construction activities and ensure compliance with environmental and sustainability procedures.<br><br><b>About the Role</b><br><br>ACCIONA is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join our dynamic project team. In this key role, you will administer, implement, and maintain the environmental management plan for the project, supporting delivery to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and ACCIONA’s system requirements. You’ll lead environmental approvals, risk management, incident response, and monitoring programs, while promoting best practices and continuous improvement across sustainability outcomes.<br><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Administer, implement, and maintain the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to ensure compliance with legislation and ACCIONA systems.</li><li>Identify and manage environmental approvals and provide guidance during planning and site operations.</li><li>Represent legislative requirements in control documents (e.g., work method statements, toolbox talks).</li><li>Monitor and action mitigation measures from approval and obligation registers.</li><li>Apply ACCIONA’s risk management framework to assess and mitigate environmental risks.</li><li>Conduct incident investigations, liaise with regulators, and integrate lessons learned into systems.</li><li>Develop and implement environmental monitoring regimes; analyse data and respond to exceedances.</li><li>Maintain Chain of Custody for environmental samples and ensure monitoring compliance.</li><li>Promote a positive environmental culture and deliver training to project teams and senior leaders.</li><li>Engage with stakeholders, including regulators, designers, engineers, and communities.</li><li>Drive sustainability initiatives and support ISC rating delivery (e.g., As-Built).</li><li>Conduct audits, inspections, and provide site-based environmental support.</li><li>Prepare accurate reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Lead continuous improvement in environmental performance and strategic outcomes.</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><h3><b>About You </b></h3><ul><li>A strong grasp of environmental legislation and compliance standards.</li><li>Proven ability to develop and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).</li><li>Practical experience in site audits, inspections, and managing environmental risks.</li><li>Confidence in engaging with regulators, communities, and internal teams.</li><li>Analytical skills to interpret monitoring data and produce clear, actionable reports.</li><li>A collaborative and mentoring mindset, promoting environmental best practices.</li><li>Strategic thinking to drive sustainability and continuous improvement.</li><li>You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years’ experience in environmental management—ideally within construction or infrastructure.</li><li>Experience in sustainability would be viewed favourably.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why Join Us?</b></p><ul><li>Opportunities to work on industry-leading projects with a strong environmental and sustainability focus.</li><li>A culture that champions curiosity, continuous improvement, and professional growth.</li><li>Access to ACCIONA’s global knowledge network and integrated management systems.</li><li>A workplace that prioritises safety, inclusion, and long-term responsibility.</li><li>Competitive salary and excellent benefits</li><li>Opportunities for career development within a global company</li></ul><p></p><p><b>How to Apply</b><br><br><span>If you're ready to contribute to a major infrastructure initiative and thrive in a fast-paced site environment, we'd love to hear from you.</span></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>

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