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If you have a passion for protecting and enhancing the natural environment, this could be your chance to work within a diverse team to make lasting positive impact. You will grow in a supportive global company powering the lives of millions.
Where you fit in
As we transition to cleaner forms of energy, the challenge facing the energy industry in the coming decades is considerable. Environmental specialists are vital in managing risks, preventing harm and achieving our environmental ambition of safeguarding and valuing nature by being a part of the solution to global challenges across the lifecycle of our products.
You are going to be a key part of our Shell Australia Environment Team, a team of professionals who are passionate about helping Shell safely deliver cleaner energy solutions and being best in class through complying with our regulatory requirements whilst improving Shell’s strong social license to operate.
As Environmental Advisor Biosecurity and Ecology, you will provide specialist advice, specialist assurance of vegetation management contracts and manage multiple internal and external stakeholder interfaces. You will be the technical focal point for biosecurity and land management at Shell QGC, as well as supporting the Shell QGC Environmental Advisor for Soils in aspects of reinstatement and rehabilitation.
You must have a deep commitment to our values, code of conduct, Goal Zero and visibly demonstrate a simplification and delivery mindset, balancing immediate activities with longer-term direction setting. You are expected to role model inclusive behaviors and create an environment where different views and perspectives are encouraged and valued – set clear expectations, motivate, build trust, provide feedback, support staff development and balancing life with work.
What’s the role?
You are expected to partner with the business, identify issues and deliver high quality, fit-for-purpose environmental strategies and implementation plans in line with ISO14001 EMS to manage environmental risks and opportunities related to biosecurity and land management. The Environment Advisor Biosecurity and Ecology will primarily focus on mitigating risks associated with Shell QGC’s Assets by:
Being focal point for biosecurity and land management components to enable continued land access and production including technical advice for landholder engagements, regulators, industry working groups to share best practices and address common issues.
Implementing and coordinating environment management system in relation to biosecurity aspects to minimize impacts and costs over asset lifecycle associated with monitoring and management of biosecurity and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Supporting delivery and monitoring framework for adaptive land management measures to balance operational requirements (e.g. AS2885, asset integrity & safe access) and compliance with protected plant, reinstatement and rehabilitation regulatory and permit obligations. This will involve a key business partnering and collaboration role with Asset Managers and Central Business Services contract holders.
Provide administrative and technical support to the Environment Advisor Soils covering general aspects of soil chemistry, erosion and sediment control (ESC) for rehabilitation works and or landholder grievances.
What we need from you
When it comes to nurturing collaborative stakeholder relations, your interpersonal and influencing people skills will make a difference. You will inspire people to make changes that will have a direct impact on our success. Furthermore, you will have:
A degree(s) or equivalent in an environmental or other relevant science or technical discipline, or environmental management.
Relevant experience in a role dealing with biosecurity and field ecology or land/natural resource management within the Brigalow Belt region.
Relevant experience dealing with landholders/regulators and implementing environmental management plans, permits and approvals for the oil and gas industry or broader resource sector (preferable).
Relevant field experience in a role dealing with ESC and rehabilitating construction sites, specifically with dispersive soils (highly regarded).
Experience in contract/contractor management, particularly safe systems of work, budgeting, forecasting and scheduling work.
Working knowledge of current Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation and policies regarding biosecurity, vegetation, fauna management with emphasis on General Biosecurity Obligation, MNES and MSES species, habitats, environmental constraints mapping.
A Commercial Operator Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control License (National Competencies: AHCPMG301 Control Weeds; AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals; and AHCCHM304 Transport, handle, and store chemicals).
Experience and skills in the cleaning and inspection of light and heavy vehicles used for resource activities during survey, construction, and operation (National Competency AHCBIO201).
Experience and skills in inspecting source and stored materials for the purposes of completing Biosecurity Declaration – Supply of things (National Competency AHCPMG301).
Deep commitment to Goal Zero and personal accountability.
Strong interpersonal, written and presentation skills and a willingness to proactively connect stakeholders across the business and deliver solutions for landholder and external stakeholder concerns.
The courage to share views, insights, uncomfortable truths whilst accepting and supporting decisions made.
Relentless drive for simplification and improvement, in a systematic and collaborative manner.
This role is based in Chinchilla on a 15-13 roster. The Shell Australia domestic relocation policy, relocation support can be offered to the successful candidate if requested for Surat (e.g. Chinchilla, Dalby, Miles or Wandoan). Request for relocation would form as part of your application and reviewed in the resourcing processes.
The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. At Shell we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse the workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. ?
More about Shell in Australia
Shell Australia is a leading natural gas producer, and we are playing our part in the transition to a low-carbon future by also investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities. A Shell career offers opportunities to work on innovative projects such as the Prelude floating LNG facility offshore of Western Australia and the QGC onshore gas business in Queensland. Beyond these are a wide range of Shell’s New Energies development opportunities. Join Shell and let’s power progress together with more and cleaner energy solutions.
An innovative place to work
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.
Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.
An inclusive place to work
To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.
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