Environmental Manager NEW

The Opportunity

Join our North Sydney team as an experienced Environmental Manager supporting the Western Harbour Tunnel (WHT) and Sydney Harbour Tunnel (SHT) Asset Management Services Contract. You will lead environmental management systems, ensure compliance with legislative and client requirements, and translate environmental approvals into practical operational controls. Working with TfNSW, operational teams and subcontractors, you will embed environmental risk management and sustainability across maintenance, renewals and asset lifecycle activities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact on one of Sydney’s largest and most important motorway networks.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Long-term, high-profile motorway contract providing stability and career growth
• Opportunity to influence environmental outcomes in an operational asset environment—not just construction
• Strong client engagement with Transport for NSW and key regulatory stakeholders
• Collaborative, high-performing team committed to innovation, continuous improvement and professional development
• Access to VenPerks, including paid parental leave, Fitness Passport, private health insurance discounts, travel, retail and lifestyle benefits

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance & Systems

• Lead the implementation and ongoing improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Interpret and implement Ministerial Conditions of Approval (CoA), EIS, REF and other environmental approval commitments
• Develop and maintain environmental compliance registers and systems that provide clear traceability from obligations through to implementation and verification
• Embed environmental requirements into Environmental Management Plans (EMP), operational procedures and contractor work practices
• Ensure compliance with TfNSW Environmental Protection Specifications, including G36, and relevant environmental legislation

Environmental Assurance

• Oversee environmental inspections, monitoring and audit programs
• Verify compliance with approval conditions, Environmental Protection Licence (EPL) requirements and contractual obligations
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure environmental controls are effectively implemented in the field
• Manage environmental incidents, investigations and corrective actions

Risk Management

• Identify environmental risks associated with operational and maintenance activities
• Integrate environmental obligations into risk registers and asset management systems
• Monitor the effectiveness of environmental controls through inspections, audits and performance reporting
• Drive continual improvement through proactive risk management and assurance activities

Governance & Reporting

• Maintain compliance monitoring, reporting and assurance systems
• Ensure environmental non-conformances are investigated and corrective actions implemented
• Prepare accurate environmental reporting for Transport for NSW, regulators and internal stakeholders
• Support regulatory inspections and client audits

Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)

• Promote a Zero Harm culture and ensure compliance with SHEQ policies and legislation.
• Deliver environmental training, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build effective relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, and operational teams.
• Provide environmental leadership, technical advice, and coaching to support business objectives.

About You

You are an experienced environmental professional with a background in major infrastructure, ideally roads, tunnels, or transport assets. You thrive in operational environments and are skilled at translating complex environmental obligations into practical solutions.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or related field
• White Card and Incident Investigation training
• Proven experience in environmental or SHEQ roles within major infrastructure
• Experience implementing Ministerial Conditions of Approval (CoA), EIS/REF commitments, and environmental compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, EPLs, ISO 14001, and compliance systems
• Experience developing environmental frameworks, registers, audits, and reporting processes
• Practical understanding of TfNSW Environmental Protection Specifications, including G36
• Experience applying environmental controls in construction and operational environments
• Ability to integrate environmental requirements into asset management and operations
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, leadership, and coaching skills

Desirable

• ISO 14001 Lead or Internal Auditor qualification
• Experience in road, tunnel, motorway, or transport operations
• Experience working with TfNSW and environmental regulators

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
 
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.   

How to apply  
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Position Reference Number: 167686