First listed on: 28 October 2020

Environmental Manager

Are you ready to work for Australia’s leading seafood producer? Are you passionate about Environmental Management ? If so, you may be the person we are looking for!

Tassal is an iconic salmon and prawn grower and seafood processor with runs on the board in developing, innovating and growing responsible and sustainable seafood in Australia.  We are farmers. Our communities form our heartland. Our people are our heartbeat. 

The Role:

This is a full-time, hands on role based at our Proserpine prawn farm in the beautiful Whitsundays, responsible for Environmental management at Tassal’s 3 prawn operations.  The role reports to the Senior Manager- Responsible Business and will support the operational prawn team. The primary purpose of the role will be to manage projects related to environmental assessment, planning and compliance, and responsible for the implementation and maintenance of management systems to support growth in the company and meet ongoing compliance obligations.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will be an agile, pragmatic, innovative thinker and a solution and results driven individual who can join our team in a fast paced environment. 

To be considered for this position you must have;

  • A tertiary qualification in science or other applicable discipline (Industry water management viewed favourably);
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in environmental, compliance and monitoring program management (preferably industry based);
  • Strong and adaptable communication skills with the  ability  to develop written communications (including scientific reports) to a high standard;
  • Demonstrated ability in the practical application of environmental assessment and solutions; 
  • Experience with maintaining environmental or integrated management systems; and

Knowledge of national and state environmental regulatory frameworks and legislation.

  • Experience in commissioning and management of contractors & consultants
  • Experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including peers, contractors/consultants and government agencies

Want in ?

We’re nerds when it comes to farming and we’re proud of it. We are committed to protecting the environment we operate in and ensuring the farmed seafood we produce is of the highest quality so that you can continue to enjoy it today and into the future. We are driven to continuously improve. As the world changes, we adapt, and through a combination of science, technology and passion, we’re revolutionising seafood farming in Australia. We strive for excellence across our four critical factors of success (4P's) - Our People, Our Planet, Our Product and Our Performance and are recognised as an Employer of Choice. To learn more about our business, people and products visit www.tassal.com.au 

If you are as excited and passionate as we are and have been looking for an opportunity to be part of an exciting project . Don’t hesitate, 

Apply now or contact  us  for more information at danielle.purdon@tassal.com.au  applications close 5 pm Monday the 9th of November 2020




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