The Opportunity 

• Do you enjoy improving and evolving environmental programs through practical, data-driven solutions?
• Are you motivated to combine desktop analysis with hands-on fieldwork to support identification of environmental and heritage considerations relevant to Arc’s project activities?
• Do you thrive on turning data into clear insights, geographical information and reports that support data-driven decision making?
• Are you passionate about collaborating with specialists, consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver real environmental protection outcomes?
• Do you want a role where your attention to details helps improvements to systems, standards and long-term environmental performance?

If this sounds like you, our Environment and Heritage Team are seeking an Environmental Programs Officer on a 2 year Fixed-Term Contract.

In this role, you will support the completion of desktop assessments to identify environmental and heritage values, support field-based ecological surveys by performing field technician duties, assist in the preparation of survey reports and support the continual improvement of Arc’s Environment and Heritage Programs through process, system and documentation updates.

The Role

As the Environmental Programs Officer, you will be responsible for: 

• Conducting desktop assessments to identify environmental and heritage considerations utilising GIS, documenting findings accordingly
• Performing field technician duties during environmental surveys, recording geospatial data and flora/fauna information within Arc’s GIS system in consultation with technical SMEs
• Support in the preparation of ecological survey reports
• Provision of environmental and heritage permit documentation
• Support the development and continual improvement of program and management system documentation for environmental initiatives
• Perform quality assurance checks on data provided by consultants to verify it meets Arc’s Environmental Data Standard
• Coordinate the configuration and rollout of improvements to Arc’s GIS system to support Environmental and Heritage Programs

About You

 Our ideal candidate would possess the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience utilising a GIS program e.g. ArcGIS or QGIS
• Previous experience on utilising desktop information to provide insights on environmental considerations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills allowing determination of trends/insights in data
• Skilled in report and document writing, preparing technical documentation that can be used by individuals without an environment/heritage background
• Strong organisational and attention to detail skills
• Strong business improvement focus

Working at Arc Infrastructure

Working with us means working in a team environment where each person and team is valued for the diverse skills, ideas and experiences they bring. We promote a work environment that is characterised by personal accountability, mutual trust and respect and a genuine interest in employees. We understand our employees are the key to our success and as a team, our focus is to ensure they feel safe, valued and fulfilled in the work that they do.

We provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities 
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
• Purchased additional annual leave
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including:
  • $299 health and wellbeing annual subsidy
  • Flu shots
  • Skin cancer checks
• Paid parental leave 
• Staff discounts and rewards program
• Novated leasing 

To learn more about Arc Infrastructure visit www.arcinfra.com/Careers

How to apply

If this looks like the role for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the online application. General queries can be directed to recruitment@arcinfra.com. Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications.

Arc Infrastructure is committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

Applications close on 27 January 2026

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