Join the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade Project
Whelans is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to support the delivery of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade project. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance, sustainability outcomes, and best-practice environmental management on a major civil infrastructure project.
Working closely with the Environmental Manager, Project Manager, and construction teams, you will help identify, manage, and mitigate environmental risks while promoting sustainable construction practices across the project.
About Whelans Group
At Whelan's Group, we take immense pride in our work, our team, and our commitment to supporting the communities we serve. With our diverse capabilities in engineering, earthmoving, heavy haulage, road maintenance, quarries, civil construction, welding, fabricating, and traffic control, we are known for 'Making it Happen'.
About the Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting environmental inspections and monitoring activities.
- Supporting compliance with project CEMPs, permit conditions, and legislative requirements.
- Managing environmental incidents, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
- Delivering environmental inductions, toolbox talks, and on-site training.
- Supporting sustainability initiatives including recycled material use, emissions reduction, and resource efficiency.
- Working collaboratively with site teams to implement effective environmental controls.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in environmental management within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance and risk management principles.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A proactive approach with strong organisational and reporting capabilities.
- Experience working on VIDA projects will be highly regarded.
- A current driver's licence.
Our team is at the heart of everything we do — we value integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Whelan’s, you’re not just joining a company; you’re becoming part of a supportive culture that invests in your growth and celebrates shared success.
Be part of an innovative, ambitious team that loves 'Making it Happen'!
Whelan’s is a proudly family-owned business with a strong reputation for delivering quality, reliability, and innovation across civil construction, quarry operations, and major infrastructure projects. With decades of experience, we combine local knowledge with industry expertise to provide sustainable solutions that shape communities.
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Contact Details:
Whelans Earthmoving Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
