At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure environmental compliance and monitor sustainability practices in a dynamic beef processing environment.
- Company: Join Meramist, a leader in premium beef products with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy monthly BBQs, free coffee, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a company that values integrity and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on environmental practices while working in a fast-paced industry.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in Environmental Science or Management and 2 years of experience required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Meramist is a company specialised in premium beef products while being committed to delivering excellence across every stage of production.
We take pride in producing high-quality beef products that meet the highest standards, consistency and customer satisfaction.
Our Vision and Mision are to be recognised as an industry leader in beef processing by continuously improving our products, maintaining exceptional quality standards and driving innovation in everything we do.
We are committed to building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers and employees while fostering a culture of integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Our people are our foundation of success and with this commitment, " we strive to exceed all customer expectations !"
Due to continued business growth, we are currently seeking motivated, reliable, and experienced
Environmental Officer to join our team based at 78 Old Gympie Road, Caboolture, 4510, Qld.
What Meramist Offers!
- Monthly BBQ and drinks for our team members.
- Fully accessible onsite canteen for staff convenience at own cost.
- Free coffee available onsite and at the canteen area.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain compliance with applicable environmental legislation, regulations, licences, permits and Environmental Authority conditions.
- Maintain an environmental compliance register and ensure relevant obligations are identified and monitored.
- Monitor compliance against Environmental Authority conditions and any other environmental approval requirements.
- Identify potential areas of environmental non-compliance and promptly escape concerns to management.
- Assist management in responding to regulatory requests, notices, inspections and environmental enquiries.
- Maintain accurate environmental records and evidence of compliance.
- Ensure environmental documentation is current, controlled and readily available for audits and inspections.
- Assist with preparation of regulatory and management reports.
- Monitor the site's wastewater and trade waste management systems.
- Conduct regular inspections of wastewater systems, drainage and associated environmental infrastructure.
- Identify abnormal conditions, spills, discharges or potential environmental impacts and escalated immediately.
- Maintain records of wastewater monitoring, testing, maintenance and corrective actions.
- Assist with identifying opportunities to reduce water consumption and improve water efficiency.
- Support external contractors and laboratories undertaking environmental sampling and testing.
- Monitor potential sources of odour generated by meat-processing operations.
- Develop and implement an environmental auditing and inspection program
- Investigate environmental complaints from community or the regulator.
- Qualification
- Relevant qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Engineering or Sustainability or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Environmental auditing qualifications are advantageous.
- Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing or processing environment.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an environmental role, manufacturing, transport or logistics.
- Experience in the meat industry is highly desirable.
- Experience with environmental monitoring and reporting.
- Experiencing in both managing and developing an environmental management system
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Environmental Officer in Caboolture employer: Meramist Pty
At Meramist, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our commitment to employee well-being is evident through monthly BBQs, free coffee, and a fully accessible onsite canteen, fostering a sense of community among our team members. With opportunities for professional growth in the environmental sector and a focus on innovation in beef processing, joining us as an Environmental Officer means being part of a dedicated team that strives to exceed expectations while making a positive impact.
