The successful candidate must have a minimum of 1 year experience in at least one of the following fields. Experience must be across fieldwork programs, laboratory data interpretation and reporting.
- - Contaminated Land Management
- - Hazardous Materials and Asbestos Management
- - Environmental Monitoring inc. noise, dust and vibration monitoring and/or dewatering
Responsibilities
Assisting Senior/Mid level staff in the following:
- Coordinating project execution and completion, ensuring projects meet quality standards, budgets and deadlines.
- Mentoring and upskilling junior team members, fostering their professional growth and improving their ability to contribute effectively to projects.
- Assisting with various office management tasks such as resource allocation, facilities management, and administrative support to maintain a well-organised and productive work environment.
Fieldwork assistance and report preparation of existing Nova Pacific projects for ongoing environmental monitoring programmes including:
- Remediation project management (assisting project manager) at known contaminated sites for NSW EPA.
- Contaminated site investigations, soil classifications and Acid Sulfate Soil investigations for Wollongong- South Coast Councils and Civil Engineering Consultancies.
- Surface water quality monitoring for Sydney Councils.
- Landfill gas, noise & dust monitoring for Sydney Councils and Civil Contractors.
- Ground water monitoring and dewatering monitoring for Sydney Councils and Civil Contractors.
- Vibration monitoring for the protection of underground assets and services for Sydney Councils and Civil Contractors.
Comprehensive project work for a wide range of environmental scopes across NSW, ensuring compliance with relevant state and federal legislation, industry standards, and approval processes. This includes:
- Assisting with the creation of project proposals and detailed tender documentation.
- Developing and communicating detailed sampling strategies (Sampling Analysis Quality Plans).
- Managing sample intake and transfer under appropriate chain of custody.
- Preparing and reviewing various environmental reports, including but not limited to, Contaminated Land Investigations, Soil & Waste Classifications, Surface Water & Groundwater Investigations, Acid Sulfate Soil Assessments/ Management Plans and Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Surveys.
- Remaining up to date with NSW and Australian Standards and regulations, as well as industry best practice, to ensure the company's services remain compliant and competitive in a rapidly evolving environmental consulting landscape.
- Ensuring project deadlines are met in a cost-effective and timely manner.
- Reviewing and preparing project-related invoices.
- Maintaining accurate timesheets to log all activities related to company projects.
Cultivate productive and long-lasting relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and success. This includes:
- Collaborating with clients to develop project proposals, outlining project scope of works, objectives, deliverables, budgets, and risk management strategies.
- Maintaining clear lines of communication with clients to understand and address their project requirements, budgets, and timeframes, by providing a logical and efficient path to achieve project goals.
- Effectively resolving conflicts and concerns as they arise during projects to uphold positive client relationships.
- Assessing and addressing client feedback, continuously striving to improve service quality and exceed client expectations.
- Identifying opportunities for project expansion and additional services to enhance client retention and satisfaction.
- Ensuring project activities and interactions with clients comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Maintaining thorough records of client interactions, project details, and contractual agreements, providing regular project updates to clients.
- Contributing to the company's growth by identifying new business opportunities, including referrals and cross-selling services, while retaining and expanding the client base.
Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, aligning their efforts with project objectives and timelines. This includes:
- Liaising with subcontractors to establish project goals and timeframes.
- Reviewing and approving subcontractor invoices, ensuring they align with quoted and proposed fee schedules and timeframes.
- Ensuring subcontractors execute tasks in a safe and compliant manner, adhering to relevant regulations and standards.
- Cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial working relationships with subcontractors to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
Selection Criteria
- Educational Qualification: A tertiary qualification in Earth & Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Professional Experience: A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in Contaminated Land Management and/or Environmental Consultancy.
- Subcontractor Management: Experience in managing teams of subcontractors, including drillers, excavator operators, asbestos removal/demolition crews.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant NSW and Australian standards and guidelines for Contaminated Land and Occupational Hygiene.
- Driver's License: Possession of a full C Class Driver's license (manual).
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective communication with both clients and team members.
- Report Writing: Proficient in report writing with the ability to technically and critically review reports created by colleagues.
- Software Proficiency: Familiarity with ESdat, ESlog, (or similar relevant software).
- Sydney based location.
- Possession of a Licensed Asbestos Assessor (LAA) certification or a willingness to obtain this certification.
- Rail Industry Safety Induction (RISI) Pass.
- Holding a valid White Card.
- Completion of Asbestos Awareness Training.
- Project Management: Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering (or assisting) small to large-scale Contaminated Land and/or Hazardous Materials Management projects from project initiation to completion.
Personal Attributes
- The ability to thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing work environment, adjusting to evolving project requirements and client needs.
- A proactive approach to identifying challenges and devising innovative solutions, particularly in complex environmental consulting scenarios.
- A commitment to precision and thoroughness, ensuring the accuracy of reports, data, and project documentation.
- A strong team player, fostering a collaborative work atmosphere and contributing to the professional growth of colleagues. Consistent demonstration of strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- The capacity to inspire and guide other junior staff, while providing clear direction and motivation to achieve project objectives.
- Exceptional time management skills, efficiently juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
- A dedication to exceeding client expectations, cultivating strong client relationships, and ensuring client satisfaction.
- A commitment to maintaining a safe work environment, adhering to safety protocols, and promoting a culture of safety within the team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective client interaction, team collaboration, and report writing.
- The ability to think critically and strategically, ensuring that project approaches align with client goals and industry best practices.
- A person who is accountable, punctual and conscientious.
