Environmental Officer

ABOUT US

About Kilcoy Global Foods

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business, renowned for exceptional quality and innovation. Specialising in premium Australian beef, lamb and high-quality protein products, Kilcoy Global Foods products are enjoyed in more than 50 countries.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit our website: www.kilcoyglobalfoods.com

We are looking for an Environmental Officer to join our team, located at our Lance Creek facility.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Location: Lance Creek

• Help develop and maintain Environmental Management systems to comply with current and future legislative requirements.
• Monitor compliance to Environmental Management System requirements.
• Prepare and maintain necessary reports and records.
• Monitor wastewater quality – collecting samples, performing laboratory/field tests, recording results, and investigating parameter variations and inconsistencies.
• Maintain water testing instrumentation.
• Monitor pond and dam levels – maintaining efficient movement of wastewater around the site, for irrigation, livestock, and recycling.
• Assist farm operatives in coordination and implementation of irrigation management strategy.
• Monitor levels of solid waste in waste streams – facilitating on zero waste to landfill.
• Monitor and report air/odour emissions.
• Supports the Cogeneration Operator with routine and preventative maintenance, inspections, and checking of operational parameters across the cogeneration or power systems, and anaerobic digestors.
• Identify energy and other utility efficiency opportunities.

ABOUT YOU

• Ability to identify issues and respond promptly with practical solutions
• Effective communication skills.
• Valid driver’s licence (LR Truck and/or Forklift licence an advantage)
• Unlimited working rights within Australia
• Ability to work alongside a diverse workforce
• Vaccinated (or willing to be) against Q Fever.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL

You will bring with you:

• Previous experience in environment management, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Degree qualified in Environmental Management or a related field would be advantageous
• Wastewater management experience
• Good understanding of environmental licenses and development authority conditions
• A working understanding of current environmental legislation
• Previous compliance auditing experience

BENEFITS

• Full Time employment
• Relocation Assistance Available
• An organisation where cultural diversity is celebrated
• Access to discounted health insurance

ON OFFER

This is a long-term career opportunity, working for a large global company. We have recorded business growth of 20% year on year with sales in excess of $3 billion. We are committed to building a workplace that fosters Integrity, Curiosity, Collaboration, Provenance and Passion, and where employee wellbeing is paramount.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are looking to join a company that promotes innovation, is a leader in industry and champions success, then apply now.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make every effort to select the best qualified individual for the job based on job related qualifications and experiences. Some of the information we collect via your application form and resume is “personal” information as defined by the Privacy Act. All information provided via your application form and resume is treated as confidential.