Purpose and Impact:

The Environmental Specialist positionis responsibleforoverseeing and coordinating all aspects of the environmental program to ensure interpretation, recommendation and compliance with safety, health and environmental regulations (US and Australian) and/or company policy.

The position supports a multi-disciplined facilitylocatedsouthwest of Alice Springs, withadditionalsupporting infrastructurelocatedwithin the Alice Springs township. The facility is self-sufficient, generating power, water supply, treatment, storage and distribution, general waste and hazardous waste generation, chemical use, maintenance activities, warehousing and transportation services, dining facility, health and fitness facilities including medical clinic and gym.

Work Schedule:

Day shift – 5 days per week, 8 hours per day

Essential Responsibilities:

- Develop andmaintainworkplace procedures, processes and permits related to environmental compliance and safety including water testing and monitoring, flora and fauna management, spill prevention and response, and hazardous and general waste management.
- Conduct environmental sampling including industrial, potable, bore,pooland wastewater.
- Deliver toolbox talks and internal training on environmental and safety topics to proactively mitigate risks and inform safe working practices.
- Maintain register of environmentally controlled spaces and managed areas andprovidetechnical advice on compliant land management practices.
- Organize andfacilitateexternal vendors and partnerships with NATA accredited testing labs
- Review construction environmental management plans andassistProject Managers with obtaining necessary permits and certificates to conduct new construction works.
- Ensure compliance with allsiteenvironmental health and safety requirements
- Conduct investigations into workplace incidents and document findings and corrective actions.
- Any other reasonable duties as requested

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:





- Ability tolift upto 20kg independently
- The position involves approximate equal time office work and standing/movingfield-work
- The position includes field-work including industrial spaces such as powerplants and exterior areas in a high-heat location
- Constant use of vision and mental alertness isrequired

MinimumRequirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications arerequired.
- Knowledge of various subcontract types (Cost-Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and subsets thereof).

Security Clearance Required:

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain andretaintheappropriate levelof security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee willrequirea NV1 Department ofDefenceSecurity Clearance (Australian)

Minimum Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Minimum Years of Experience:

- 3-5yearswork experience in the environmental science field
- Basic knowledge of computer applications e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry
- High-level of communication; written and verbal,teamworkand interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a group
- Planning and organizational skills

Qualifications:

- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, or a related field
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

TICKETS AND LICENCES

Minimum Essential

- Driver’s License

Desirable

- Construction Induction (White Card)




- Working at Heights

This position isdesignatedas a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment tomaintaininga safe and compliant work setting, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel tocomply withcompany drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing andmaintaininga safe work environment. Asappropriate, each employeeis responsible forcompleting all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddyaid responsibilities,participatingin emergency responsetasksand serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read,understandand implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policiespertaining tohis/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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📌 Environmental Specialist (Alice Springs)
🏢 Amentum
📍 Alice Springs