Environmental Officer

About the role

The Environment Officer will provide support to the Environment Manager and wider operations team in implementing and maintaining environmental management systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting continuous improvement across the organisations national operations consisting of 21 sites in NSW, VIC, QLD and SA.

This role can be based out of any of our NSW Recycling sites – Chipping Norton, Hexham, Wetherill Park or Newcastle.

Frequent travel across NSW and periodic interstate travel is required as part of this role.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Assist in the review, maintenance, and improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001 requirements
• Identify and implement envrionmental improvement projects aligned to the national plan
• Assist in investigating and managing incidents and corrective actions, ensuring response and timeline requirements are met
• Ensure operational controls are reviewed, in place and documented for all applicable environmental aspects.
• Analyse and interpret environmental data to support decision-making and compliance reporting
• Maintain accurate environmental records and databases

 Qualifications and experience required:
 

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• A full drivers licence and own vehicle
• Demonstrated ability in data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with regulators, internal stakeholders, and external consultants
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret technical information in areas of responsibility
• Experience in the waste, recycling, manufacturing, or heavy industry sectors is an advantage

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Our recycling business is an industry leader in the supply of processed ferrous scrap (steel) products for the electric arc furnaces at our domestic steel mills in Sydney and Melbourne. We also have an extensive non-ferrous business that supplies both domestic and international markets with high quality products for recycling. Our 26 sites contribute around 1.4 million tonnes of recycled metals annually into our steelmaking operations.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. 

• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.