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Umwelt employs a team of more than 80 highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals across a range of environmental disciplines as well as support roles. We consider that our employees are our most valuable asset and as such we invest highly in professional development and allow the opportunity for each employee to provide feedback in the direction of our business.

Although we have grown considerably over the last few years, Umwelt prides itself on the fact that we have been able to maintain a “small company feel” as well as a very positive and cooperative culture amongst our employees.

The advantage of choosing a career with Umwelt is best summarised by the feedback received at a recent staff development day held in the Hunter Valley Vineyards in mid 2007. Some of the positive feedback included:

  • high ethics / morals / standards;
  • diversity of work both in scale and complexity;
  • good reputation;
  • flexible work conditions;
  • work opportunities at regional, state, national and international levels;
  • supportive and friendly environment;
  • good staff interaction including social events and use of on-site gym facilities;
  • considerate leave entitlements (including parental leave); and
  • access to Company Directors.

If you are interested in a career with Umwelt, we would appreciate it if you could submit your resume to Umwelt’s Toronto Office or alternatively submit a copy to info@umwelt.com.au.

Current Opportunities

Umwelt Seeks Project Administrator

Umwelt provides a broad range of environmental consulting services to mining, industry, government and private organisations throughout Australia and has offices based in Toronto, New South Wales and Perth, Western Australia.

The Umwelt team provides services for multidisciplinary projects and includes environmental scientists, archaeologists, ecologists and environmental engineers. These professionals are supported by our in-house graphics and administration teams for the production of high quality reports, presentations and other administrative tasks.

Pride is taken in achieving quality outcomes at Umwelt and the administration team is viewed as a crucial part of presenting a positive and consistently professional image to our clients and the community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position provides high level administrative support for Umwelt’s professional staff. It covers a wide range of administrative tasks but is focused mainly upon word processing of complex documents, including multi-volume reports, proposals, working papers, minutes of meetings, correspondence, etc (both hard copy and electronic files). Responsibilities also include assisting the project teams to manage the printing, collation, and presentation of reports for distribution to clients, community representatives and government agencies. While all documents must be presented in accordance with company styles and templates, this role will expand upon and look for opportunities to develop the presentation standard of reports.

It is envisaged that this role will also step up to the Administration Supervisor position during periods of leave.

The position will report to the Administration Supervisor.

DUTIES OF POSITION

  • Word processing tasks, including edits, formatting and typing, of a variety of documents from letters and proposals to large, complex, multi-volume reports as required in accordance with the Administration Checklist supplied with tasks.
  • Look for opportunities using desk top publishing skills to develop the presentation style of reports, letters and other communication material.
  • Preparation of reports and letters in pdf format.
  • Undertake data entry, mail merge tasks and PowerPoint presentations as required.
  • Coordination of efficient document production in liaison with project managers.
  • Other Project Administration tasks as required by Project Managers. This may include assistance with collation of monthly reporting schedules and budget tracking as required.
  • Provide backup for the Administration Supervisor in times of leave and peak workloads.
  • Provide clerical and administrative support as directed by the Administration Supervisor.
  • Assistance and training to other admin staff as required.

SKILLS

  • Excellent experience in word processing large complex documents with advanced computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word.
  • Well developed knowledge of grammar and ability to identify errors and inconsistencies in documents.
  • Excellent experience in desk top publishing applications
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, with the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with people at all levels.
  • Excellent organisational ability and time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritise work for yourself and others in the administration team in order to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure without compromising on quality.
  • Ability to handle tasks competently with a high degree of reliability and flexibility.
  • Demonstrated ability to work closely with others in a team environment.
  • Highly motivated with a quality focus and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to think on your feet and show initiative.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively.
  • Previous supervisory experience would be an advantage.
  • Intermediate computer literacy skills in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

    • Applications marked to the attention of Stephanie Love must be received by 30 July 2010 either to slove@umwelt.com.au or to:

    Umwelt (Australia) Pty Limited
    PO Box 838
    Toronto NSW 2283

    Senior Environmental Scientist – Rehabilitation and Closure Planning

    Our operational support and closure team provides valuable assistance to clients in regards to the development and implementation of practical environmental management solutions.

    This senior position involves management and involvement in a range of environmental management support services in the mining, industry, and infrastructure development sectors. This includes the development and implementation of environmental management systems and procedures, environmental auditing, facilitation of risk assessments and statutory environmental reporting.

    Most specifically, we are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to assist us in expanding our closure and rehabilitation planning services.

    The role will involve the development of closure plans and closure liability assessments, the provision of advice regarding the design and implementation of rehabilitation programs as well as assessing performance against stated objectives and criteria. We seek a solutions focussed and integrated approach to developing a sustainable post-closure outcome for our clients.

    To be considered for this role, the applicant must have:

    • relevant tertiary qualifications and 5 years experience in environmental management in mining;
    • proven project management ability, including excellent verbal and written communication skills;
    • experience in the design and implementation of mine site rehabilitation programs as well as the development of rehabilitation objectives and criteria;
    • experience in the development of mine closure plans and costings for mining operations;
    • a thorough working knowledge of relevant legislation;
    • experience in development and implementation of environmental management systems including environmental management plans and operation procedures, facilitation of environmental risk assessments for industry and the development and delivery of environmental awareness training packages;
    • Environmental Auditor accreditation and experience
    • preparation of reports to suit a range of stakeholder information needs such as regulatory authorities and community;
    • experience in both government and community stakeholder liaison;
    • initiative and a high level of motivation, with a strong focus on quality and timely outcomes.

    Applications marked to the attention of Belinda McLeod (Director’s Assistant) must be received by 17 July 2010 either to bmcleod@umwelt.com.au or to:

    Umwelt (Australia) Pty Limited
    PO Box 838
    Toronto NSW 2283

    Principal Social Assessment and Consultation Specialist

    Community involvement and social impact assessment are integral components of much of the work we do at Umwelt. We believe that effective community input into our projects drives more sustainable outcomes.
    We are committed to genuine engagement with stakeholders and we tailor consultation and social assessment studies to meet specific project and stakeholder requirements.

    We are seeking an experienced senior social assessment and consultation specialist who can complete high quality, integrated social assessment and management work and provide strategic advice for a range of stakeholder involvement and communication requirements relating to a diverse range of our services and business.

    To fulfil this role you will ideally have:

    • Relevant tertiary qualifications
    • proven experience scoping and managing consultation strategies and programs and social impact assessment studies
    • proven project management ability, including excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • relevant experience leading stakeholder consultation in a variety of forums and using a variety of methods
    • initiative and a high level of motivation, with a strong focus on quality and timely outcomes
    • proven ability and willingness to both work within a team of highly skilled professionals and to also independently manage studies and consultation programs
    • personal attributes that include commitment, enthusiasm, flexibility, empathy, confidence and passion for social assessment and stakeholder involvement.

    Applications marked to the attention of Belinda McLeod (Director’s Assistant) must be received by 17 July 2010 either to bmcleod@umwelt.com.au or to:

    Umwelt (Australia) Pty Limited
    PO Box 838
    Toronto NSW 2283

    Environmental Assessment and Management

    Ongoing high demand for our Major Projects work provides great opportunities for personnel to work on a range of often complex and challenging projects. We are seeking to increase our resources in this area, with a range of positions available in our environmental assessment and management team, including senior project managers and environmental scientists at all levels.

    Excellent career development opportunities are available for those who are able to apply their technical expertise to understanding, critically analysing and integrating a range of issues to achieve quality project outcomes, in consultation with a range of stakeholders.

    We have a strong reputation for achieving quality outcomes across a range of sectors including mining and extractive industries, infrastructure, industry and natural resource management projects.

    We are seeking enthusiastic, committed and solutions focussed professionals to join our environmental assessment team. These people must enjoy a challenge and be effective project managers, working co-operatively with a strong team of professionals.

    Senior Project Manager / Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist / Senior Environmental Scientist

    These enthusiastic and committed people must have:

    • relevant tertiary qualifications
    • proven experience managing environmental assessment processes, preferably including Major Project experience
    • proven project management ability, including excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • ability to understand, interrogate and integrate multi-disciplinary studies
    • a thorough working knowledge of relevant legislation
    • relevant experience with government agency and community liaison
    • preferably experience with mining and/or other industry or infrastructure projects
    • a strong focus on quality outcomes
    • initiative and a high level of motivation, with a strong focus on quality and timely outcomes.

    The Senior Project Manager role is expected to have had extensive applicable experience in Project Approvals.

    Environmental Scientist

    We are also seeking enthusiastic environmental scientists who have:

    • Relevant tertiary qualifications,
    • Good verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to understand and interrogate a range of environmental studies
    • Knowledge of relevant legislation
    • Preferably consultancy or other industry experience
    • A strong focus on quality outcomes
    • A willingness to learn and develop professionally

    Applications marked to the attention of Belinda McLeod (Director’s Assistant) must be received by 17 July 2010 either to bmcleod@umwelt.com.au or to:

    Umwelt (Australia) Pty Limited
    PO Box 838
    Toronto NSW 2283

    Senior Archaeologists

    We have a strong reputation for achieving quality archaeology outcomes on complex and major projects across a range of sectors including mining and extractive industries, major infrastructure, regional planning and natural resource management studies, servicing regional, national and international clients.

    We require full time Senior Archaeologists to join our team of 10 archaeologists in our Toronto office. The majority of the work to be undertaken by the successful applicants will be related to the management of Aboriginal cultural heritage, however, opportunity can also be provided to work in Historic Heritage.

    Umwelt expects that the applicants for the position of Senior Archaeologist will hold a Degree in Archaeology and preferably (but not necessarily) have successfully completed Honours in Archaeology or an associated field such as Anthropology or Aboriginal Studies. To fulfill the position of a Senior Archaeologist it would be expected that the applicants will have a number of years experience in the field of consultancy and that they will have throughout their career undertaken a wide range of projects and project types related specifically to the management of Aboriginal cultural heritage such as:

    • Aboriginal Archaeological Survey and Assessment,
    • preparation of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plans,
    • preparation of Department of Environment and Climate Change Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permits and associated Research Designs and Methodologies,
    • supervision of salvage programs including surface collections, subsurface testing, manual excavation and mechanical excavation, and
    • consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders and recording their views/oral histories.

    Umwelt archaeologists are very conscious of the importance of integrating archaeology within the broader framework of Aboriginal cultural heritage management and the successful applicants would work closely with relevant Aboriginal stakeholders on all projects to produce outcomes that acknowledge and address Aboriginal stakeholder points of view and show respect for their cultural values.

    Selection Criteria
    The successful applicants must have:

    • a Degree in Archaeology,
    • proven experience as outlined above,
    • excellent verbal and written communications skills,
    • extensive experience with government agency and Aboriginal stakeholder consultation,
    • an understanding of relevant legislation,
    • an appropriate level of fitness for fieldwork.

    Applications marked to the attention of Belinda McLeod (Director’s Assistant) must be received by 17 July 2010 either to bmcleod@umwelt.com.au, or to:

    Umwelt (Australia) Pty Limited
    PO Box 838
    Toronto, NSW 2283