Senior Environmental, Land Access Compliance Specialist

Western Power

. Provide field-based environmental and land access compliance inspections across construction activities .

Posted 10/8/2026contractPerth • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental compliance and management, particularly in linear infrastructure and construction, with a strong ability to conduct field inspections, prepare audit reports, and provide risk-based advice. Proficient in using GIS and digital reporting tools to ensure compliance with environmental approvals and legislative requirements.

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Environmental Compliance ManagementField Inspections and AssuranceAudit Report PreparationGIS and Digital Reporting ToolsWestern Australian Class C Driver’s Licence

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Hard Skills

Environmental ComplianceField InspectionsCorrective Action ManagementAudit ReportingEnvironmental Management PlansRegulatory ReportingLegislative RequirementsRisk-Based AdviceContractor Performance MonitoringLand Access Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

GISDigital Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management

Industry Keywords

Linear InfrastructureConstructionEnvironmental ApprovalsCompliance InspectionsWestern Australia LegislationUtilitiesContract Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide field-based environmental and land access compliance inspections across construction activities
Verify that approval conditions, management plans, actions, site controls, and Western Power requirements are understood and implemented by contractors
Undertake site inspections and assurance activities
Identify and raise emerging risks and drive timely close-out of corrective actions
Establish effective contractor relationships by providing practical, risk-based advice on conditions and controls
Maintain accurate and traceable inspection records and compliance evidence
Prepare detailed and accurate reports and participate in lessons learned
Monitor trends and provide field feedback to identify systemic issues
Improve tools, processes, and delivery practices
Complete audits against environmental compliance
Work with the Social Performance and Approvals function, project delivery team, and contractors on Clean Energy Link construction activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience in environmental compliance and management in linear infrastructure, construction, resources, or a comparable environment
Experience conducting field inspections and assurance and verification activities, including managing corrective actions to closure
Experience assessing compliance against environmental approvals, licences, permits, management plans, and legislative requirements
Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise, and defensible audit reports
Sound knowledge of environmental approvals, environmental management plans, audit, and regulatory reporting in the context of WA legislation
Experience using GIS or digital reporting tools to collect evidence
Ability to interpret and communicate complex obligations and provide practical, risk-based advice to project delivery teams and contractors
Valid Western Australian Class C driver’s licence
Ability to undertake frequent field work in regional or remote areas
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or another relevant discipline
Experience in utilities or linear infrastructure, contract delivery, contractor performance monitoring, or land access compliance highly regarded

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements supporting part-time work, flexible working hours, and working from home
Opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
Salary packaging
Social club activities
Discounted health insurance
Discounted gym membership
Employee recognition and benefits programme
Three wellness leave days each year
End-of-trip facilities at the Perth office and South Metro Depot
22 weeks paid parental leave
5 days of First Nations cultural leave
Career development and progression opportunities
Innovative team culture supporting renewable energy and decarbonisation