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Environment Business Partner - Operations

About ARTC

Keeping Australia moving and growing our network for the future brings immense opportunities.

At ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation), we are one of the largest rail network owners in Australia. With more than 1,800 employees across 39 locations, we all work towards our common goal to link the nation and keep Australia moving. As the rail industry undergoes significant transformation, we’ve invested billions of dollars to build, expand and modernise our network to get freight off the road and onto rail, and we’re not stopping. That’s good for our customers, motorists, the environment, and communities.

About the Team

Safety is our top priority at ARTC, not just for our employees and contractors but also for rail operators and the communities we serve. When you join the Safety & Systems team, you’ll be part of a team that plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our rail assets.

The team ensures our rail network operates smoothly across various systems and regions, helping to create a standardised operating environment. This helps increase efficiencies for rail operators, making our network more reliable and cost-effective.

About the Opportunity

Support the Senior Environment Business Partner – Operations as a member of the environmental business partnering team for ARTC’s operations. Provide expert services and assurance for the effective implementation of ARTC’s environmental management system for ARTC operations, maintenance and project activities. The aim is to enhance environmental outcomes, reduce operational risk and ensure compliance with ARTC policies and regulations.

The role is crucial in fostering a culture of environmental stewardship across the business, driving performance outcomes and aligning initiatives with the broader business strategy.

• Act as a trusted business partner for the safety and systems business unit, offering oversight and support on operational environmental matters.
• Ensure effective implementation of ARTC’s environmental management system.
• Provide advice on best practice environmental management and compliance during the delivery of rail infrastructure projects and operational work/activities.
• Review and provide advice on fit for purpose environmental assessments and license/permit expectations.
• Assist with environmental inspections, training, incident/event investigation and compliance tracking/reporting.

About You

To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven ability to build relationships with external parties such as regulators and drive performance improvement with outsourced delivery partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and deliver programs to reduce environmental impact (primarily waste and emissions).
• Experience and demonstrated ability in the implementation of environmental management systems and assessment processes.
• High level knowledge of emerging trends, key benchmarks, statutory and regulatory requirements to inform best practice and value management outcomes.
• Ability to travel intrastate and interstate (class C driving licence required).

What we offer

You will have access to a variety of benefits working with us, including but not limited to:

• Work on leading major projects as part of a long-term program of work
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working options available
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members
• Numerous financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits Including salary sacrifice option of novated leasing, discounts and support programs

Our Organisation and Culture

We foster an inclusive, values led culture and embrace diversity in all forms. Together, our people build a respectful, fair, and flexible workplace and we thrive on creating an environment where your hard work and achievements are recognised.

We have an uncompromising commitment to your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with ongoing development opportunities is important to us.

We rely on the diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented employees regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or cultural background.

At ARTC, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making a real difference for Australia’s first peoples and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

Come and join us at ARTC and experience belonging.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. ARTC is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Applications close: 9th October 2024

ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.