About Us: We create extraordinary experiences. We create memories, we take care of our shared heritage. This means careers where we have to innovate and always push for better, and where your perspective is always valued. This is a world where we bring together our love for the natural environment and our care for one another to make a real difference. This is a world where you’ll discover something new, every day. As an organisation, you’ll also discover a culture that will challenge your expectations. We’re value driven, but also a $60m community based, purpose driven organisation that is innovative, modern and leads in our sector. With a focus on constant improvement, we’re providing an essential service, managing iconic locations, and always doing the right thing. The Role: As an Environmental Management Officer you’ll join a passionate Environment Team dedicated to protecting and enhancing SMCT’s natural spaces. You’ll support the delivery of our Environmental Strategy through hands on environmental work, project coordination, data analysis and strong stakeholder engagement. Your work will help drive environmental stewardship across the organisation and contribute to meaningful sustainability outcomes. Facilitate the flow of financial insights and information to Senior Management. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of SMCT’s Environmental Management System Coordinating data collection, research and environmental assessments Monitoring environmental performance and preparing reports Leading the EMS working group and promoting best practice improvements Planning and delivering environmental projects and monitoring programs Working closely with internal and external stakeholders throughout project stages Supporting culture change initiatives through Green Team activities and sustainability programs Ensuring compliance with policies, legislation and safe working procedures Your Profile: We’re looking for someone who brings technical environmental knowledge along with a collaborative mindset and strong communication skills. You will bring: Qualifications or equivalent experience in Environmental Science Experience in environmental project coordination and delivery Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills Confidence presenting information to a range of audiences Ability to analyse data and prepare clear reports Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Understanding of environmental legislation and standards Experience with Environmental Management Systems or risk management (desirable) What’s on Offer: We offer a fulfilling career with exceptional personal and professional growth opportunities, along with a comprehensive range of benefits: Access to Leadership and Development Programs to foster professional growth and advancement. Employee Health, Wellbeing and Assistance Programs including complimentary onsite physio services. Flexible working arrangements. Immediate access to unpaid parental leave and a short waiting period of only three months for paid parental leave, applicable to both full-time and part-time employees. The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Discounts available at our employee café and onsite florists. Don’t meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply – your unique strengths might be just what we need. We care for our colleagues and the community we serve. To protect one another it is a requirement that all successful candidates complete background checks. If you have any access requirements which restrict you from fully participating in our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@smct.org.au so that we can discuss necessary adjustments. We're reviewing applications as they come in and may remove this ad early once the position is filled, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. For more information on Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, please visit our website: www.smct.org.au . SMCT is an equal opportunity employer and a Diversity Council Australia Member.
