Manager Environmental Planning
Do you want to join an industry leading business to redefine networked irrigation?
Are you passionate about environmental planning and have a commitment to a strong values and safety culture?
About the role
We are looking for a Manager, Environmental Planning to join the Asset Performance and Delivery team at this exciting time. This role will play a pivotal role in the businesses by providing leadership in the development and implementation of environmental planning strategies. You will lead a team of professionals to deliver our environmental initiatives and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Reporting to the General Manager - Asset Performance and Delivery, the Manager, Environmental Planning will be responsible for developing and maintaining the company’s environmental policy, strategy and annual plan including environmental objectives and targets, R&D programs and manage environmental licences. The position is integral for maintaining and improving our high environmental standards in line with our ISO14001 accreditation.
About us
Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI) is one of the largest private irrigation companies in Australia serving over 3,000 customers within an area of 378,000+ hectares. The water delivery and drainage services we provide have helped create a diverse and highly productive agricultural region known as the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA). The MIA is one of the most diverse and productive regions in Australia, forming part of the Murray-Darling Basin. The MIA is home to over 50,000 people with most jobs tied inextricably to the water we supply to farms and industry. We are a dynamic and innovative regional company that employs approximately 160 people.
We've been around for over 100 years, but our job is simple - to deliver water in the best way possible.
What you'll bring
- Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, planning, or a related field
- 5-10 years of environmental experience in water infrastructure
- Extensive experience & knowledge in environmental legislation, policies, and regulations
- Strong skills in managing projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring
- Demonstrated ability in positive communication, accountability & team leadership
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft software applications
- Current ‘C’ class motor vehicle licence
- Live in or be willing to relocate to the Griffith Area (or its surrounds).
- A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes
- Commitment to a strong values culture and a preparedness to ‘walk the talk’.
What can we offer you?
- An attractive and competitive remuneration.
- The opportunity to work on industry redefining initiatives that leverage MI’s fully automated irrigation network to sustainably underpin levels of service for our customers now and into the future.
- Excellent work-life balance with the opportunity to secure additional annual leave.
- Access to a range of MI Benefits including Salary Sacrificing (mortgage, rental, utilities, credit card), paid parental leave, annual skin checks and flu shots.
- A proactive and inclusive work culture with a focus on safety – ‘nobody gets injured on my watch’.
- Values based workforce – Clarity, Connection, Vulnerability, Improvement
- Country living at its best with fresh air, cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants, thriving community all in a beautiful place (see www.countrychange.com.au for more info)
- Health and wellness programs, employee assistance program, company paid parental leave
Ready to take on the challenge? Apply here!
How to apply
Please complete the following online Application for Employment, and attach the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (listed in the advertisement as Requirements) - please include details and any evidence of relevant work experience and qualifications (at least one paragraph for each dot point)
- CV / Resume
If you require further information, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions, or contact the Team at MI on (02) 6962 0200 | recruitment@mirrigation.com.au
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