Environment Officer

• Make a tangible impact across major airport infrastructure projects
• Develop your career in environmental compliance and sustainability
• Join a collaborative team shaping the future of Launceston Airport

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Environment Officer to join our Planning & Infrastructure team at Launceston Airport.

Working alongside our Environment & Sustainability Advisor, you will provide on-site environmental support across airport operations and capital projects, helping to ensure environmental compliance while contributing to sustainability initiatives that support the future growth of the airport.

Key responsibilities

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

• Conducting environmental monitoring, site inspections and compliance activities across airport operations and projects
• Supporting contaminated land, groundwater and surface water management, while providing environmental advice to contractors and stakeholders
• Assisting with ESG data management and implementation of sustainability initiatives and environmental strategies

The successful candidate will have

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline, with 1–3 years' experience in an environmental, sustainability or compliance-focused role
• Mandatory experience in contaminated land investigations, groundwater or surface water management within construction, infrastructure, utilities, consulting or similar environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence positive environmental outcomes

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

Launceston Airport’s vision is to be the “Port of Choice” and tourism gateway to Tasmania and is an industry multi-award-winning major airport. With a proud history dating back to our first grass runway in 1929, the airport has grown and evolved, but our number one priority remains to deliver a safe and secure airport and a superior customer experience to every passenger who uses the airport. Our dedicated and passionate team members love our Airport and our community.

Launceston Airport, operated by Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC), is a company majority-owned by institutional superannuation and pension funds. We are proud to have a vibrant and friendly workplace culture. Our corporate offices are in the heart of the aviation activity, located within the terminal building.

Culture and Values

Our “One Airport – One Team” approach fosters a culture of excellence for our people and their development and those of our customer and partner organisations. By joining the team at Launceston Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits

• Access to 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
• Mental health and well-being initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career and professional development
• Participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Living in one of Australia’s only six ’30 minute cities.’ To learn more about Launceston as a career destination, and all our wonderful city has to offer, visit https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Home

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 socio-economic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of authenticity, passion, accountability & collaboration.