Environment Lead

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.  

Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. And our recent acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience. 

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.  

About Viva Energy 

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes. 

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.  

Job Description

We have a great opportunity for an Environment Lead who will work with our Supply Chain and Retail businesses to delivering soil and groundwater (S&GW) risk management programs.  With project portfolio to include complex environmental and remediation projects at key Supply Chain and Retail sites.  You will also ensure regulatory compliance is adhered to.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Drive Goal Zero on all environmental projects within area of responsibility, by influencing operational personnel and contractors.
• Work with 3rd party consultants to develop risk management strategies for reducing soil and groundwater liabilities.
• Develop and manage relationships with regulators, internal and external stakeholders to ensure cost effective remediation strategies.
• Remediation of sites for divestment.
• Management of third-party environmental services consultants and manage their delivery and performance within approved budgets on specific projects.
• Work with Operations and Engineering teams to ensure early engagement with the Environment team to ensure smooth regulatory planning processes.
• Identify regional key soil and groundwater issues, business priorities and projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for sites with licence commitments

• Minimum 5- 7 Years of Experience
• Environmental / Engineering /Science/ Technical degree, preferably in environmental management or science.
• Knowledge of S&G risk management.
• Knowledge of regulatory and legislative processes.
• Ability to quickly build relationships, credibility, and trust with external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently, as well as in cross-functional and cross organizational teams.
• Ability to deliver results through others

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

At Viva Energy Australia, we believe flexibility is the new normal. We are open to flexibility options including hybrid, part-time, job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process. 

Please note: This role is being sourced through VIVA Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.