Senior Environment Advisor in Brisbane

It is an exciting time to be joining Brisbane Airport, as we embark on a transformative journey, whereby more than $5 billion is being invested into the development of our infrastructure over the next five years. As a result of this development, we expect to see up to 30,000 people working at the airport by the end of the decade.

The Environmental function at BAC is highly strategic and influential, sitting at the intersection of infrastructure delivery, sustainability, regulatory compliance and long-term airport planning.

Who we are: Brisbane Airport Corporation is a proud, Queensland-based company that manages Brisbane Airport (BNE), an award-winning hub and a key gateway to Australia and the world. Together, we are building an airport that connects people, creates community and supports our economy for generations to come. We are passionate about what we do, and we are excited to make a positive difference connecting our communities, businesses and people with the world. Our team is committed and driven, and it’s because of them that BNE is such a great airport.

About the role: The Senior Environment Advisor is responsible for managing BAC’s environmental compliance obligations in accordance with conditions of project approval under required acts and BAC’s commitments in the Airport Environment Strategy (AES); as well as manage the accurate and timely preparation of all environmental monitoring and performance reports. Key deliverables associated with this role include strategic environmental management of Major Development Projects, delivery of BAC’s Airport Environment Strategy, compliance reporting and stakeholder management.

About you: You like to be part of a happy, high performing team and take pride in making a difference through doing great work. You will be tertiary qualified in an Environmental discipline with significant relevant experience, ideally including managing the environmental approval process and post approval compliance obligations for major projects in a complex regulatory environment. You will have sound knowledge of relevant state and federal legislation and standards applicable to environmental management, with experience in strategic environmental management and strategic review of government environmental policy. If you enjoy engaging with a variety of people both internally and externally and thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities, we would love to hear from you, because that is a day in the life at Brisbane Airport.

Our proposition: Our culture is built on communication, collaboration, courage, and care — values we live by with our colleagues, stakeholders, partners and the community. We recognise that our most important priority is keeping our people safe and that looking after their wellbeing and development gives them every opportunity to thrive.

• An exciting airport environment fostering opportunities to collaborate with dynamic business groups.
• Free parking at Domestic and International terminals anywhere, anytime for as long as you need.
• Generous leave types including 15 days personal leave, 3 well-being days, cultural and volunteer leave, and an extra leave day at Christmas—on us.
• Expansive employee wellbeing initiatives.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our organisation. As such, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We provide equal opportunities for all candidates and are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone.