Senior Environment Advisor, Third Runway Project

Help shape one of Australia’s most significant aviation infrastructure projects.

Melbourne Airport is in the midst of a once-in-a-generation transformation. As we deliver major infrastructure that will support Victoria’s growth for decades to come, we are seeking a Senior Environment Advisor to play a critical role in the delivery of Melbourne Airport’s Third Runway (M3R) program.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the environmental and heritage outcomes of a nationally significant project while working at the intersection of infrastructure delivery, regulatory compliance, sustainability and stakeholder engagement. You'll be part of a highly visible team supporting major developments including the Third Runway Program, Eastern Extension Project (EEP) and delivery of 2027 Master Plan.

Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/our-culture-and-values. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

Key responsibilities:

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide environmental and heritage oversight across the Third Runway Program, ensuring compliance with legislative and approval requirements.
• Review contractor environmental management plans, undertake inspections and support environmental compliance activities.
• Manage environmental and sustainability consultants delivering technical studies, assessments and approvals.
• Monitor environmental performance, maintain compliance registers and prepare reporting for regulators and project leadership.
• Support environmental approvals, permits, biodiversity offset obligations and environmental monitoring programs.
• Provide practical, commercially focused environmental advice to project, design, construction and operational teams.
• Lead environmental input into the Eastern Extension Project and Master Plan 2027, including major development planning, public exhibition responses and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Build strong relationships with regulators, government agencies, contractors, consultants, Traditional Owners and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to environmental training, awareness initiatives and the ongoing development of Melbourne Airport's environmental management systems and sustainability commitments.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in environmental advisory, consulting or environmental management roles.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure, construction or civil projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental and heritage legislation, approvals and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge across key environmental disciplines including biodiversity, heritage, contamination, water, air quality and noise.
• Experience in environmental risk management, compliance monitoring and auditing.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively with regulators, contractors, consultants and project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to influence, mentor and build strong working relationships.

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.

About the Company:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.