Title:  Advisor, Environmental

Summary

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria. 

 SRL is more than a rail project. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can’t do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria’s biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we’re at it, we will be shaping your future too.

About the opportunity 

The Environmental Advisor position sits within the Land, Planning, Environment and Sustainability (LPES) team and reports to the Principal Adviser, Environmental Management. 

You will support the development and delivery of SRL East, working closely with the Senior Manager, Environmental Management to ensure SRLA meets its General Environmental Duty helping to ensure contractor partners proactively manage their environmental obligations whilst being actively involved in site-based activities. This will include establishing and implementing systems and processes to monitor overall project compliance.

In this role you will maintain both a flexible and accountable approach. Providing advice of complex issues while identifying opportunities for positive environmental and planning outcomes. Your approach will be highly proactive, solutions‑focused with the ability to build on strong working relationships with diverse SRLA project teams, delivery contractors, external stakeholders, and technical specialists.

For further information about the role, please refer to the position description HERE.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of complex environmental and planning approvals, in collaboration with project teams, technical and other advisors, that successfully achieve scope and program requirements.
• Identify environmental risks and opportunities in the review of technical environmental assessment reports, design and construction deliverables.
• Assist with monitoring compliance with project environmental requirements and implementation of the SRLA Environmental Management System.
• Provide timely feedback to the Senior Manager, Environmental Management and the Director, Environment Delivery on any identified opportunities, issues, gaps, risk or business needs.
• Together with the wider LPES team, provide guidance and advice to the broader Rail and Infrastructure delivery division and SRL delivery partners on environmental management matters.
• Build and maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external) to become a trusted advisor on environment issues within SRLA.

Qualifications:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in environmental planning, engineering, science or management, or a similar discipline is mandatory.

How to apply

Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Applications close 11:59pm – Friday 27 February 2026

Please note, appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.

For individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments during the recruitment process, our Inclusion team is here to provide support. The inclusion mailbox (inclusion@srla.vic.gov.au) is specifically for those seeking further information about targeted recruitment strategies and for individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments. Please contact us, and we will ensure your needs are met during the application and recruitment process.