Environment Risk and Compliance Advisor

Babcock • Abbotsford, VIC, AU • 1d ago

Permanent full-time opportunity based in Abbotsford, Victoria.
Grow your environmental career with a leading Defence & Aviation organisation
Join a business committed to safety through our Home Safe Everyday culture.

About the Role

As Babcock continues to grow across the region and strengthen our commitment to Home Safe Every Day, we are looking for an experienced Environmental Risk & Compliance Advisor to join our team in Abbotsford, Victoria.

Reporting to the Environmental & Sustainability Manager, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting environmental compliance, risk management and sustainability outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects and operational activities. Working within our HSE, Quality & Sustainability team, you will partner with HSE Business Partners, operational leaders and project teams to provide expert environmental advice, drive continuous improvement initiatives and help ensure compliance with regulatory, customer and organisational requirements.

As a trusted environmental subject matter expert, you will support environmental risk assessments, audits, incident investigations and management system activities, while contributing to the successful delivery of sustainability and environmental performance objectives. You will also build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, helping to embed environmental best practice, promote responsible stewardship and support a culture of continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for a proactive environmental professional who enjoys influencing outcomes, collaborating with diverse teams and making a tangible impact on operational performance and sustainability across a complex and dynamic business. Join Babcock and be part of an organisation that values innovation, safety, environmental responsibility and making a difference every day.

To be successful, you will bring

Australian Citizenship with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain).
Tertiary qualification in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management or Environmental Sustainability.
Previous experience in a similar environmental position, preferably within Defence or other high-risk industries.
Experience in trade-based contractor management including coaching, mentoring and skills development.
Previous experience with environmental monitoring techniques.
Demonstrated experience in the application of relevant environmental management legislation.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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Job Req ID: 76654