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APAC Environmental Leader, Environmental Assurance and Protection Team
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Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Victoria
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer skills
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Manager Field Operations
Environment Protection Authority —Tamworth NSW
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- Full-time
- Working with children
- Recruiting
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Security Training and Performance Specialist
Adelaide Airport —Adelaide Airport SA
- Full-time
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- Business
8d
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Specialist (International Humanitarian Register)
Australia Red Cross —Melbourne VIC
- Spanish
- Civil engineering
- Management
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HSE Specialist
NuFarm —Victoria
- Management
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
Reliability Specialist
Talison Lithium —Greenbushes WA
- Full-time
- Patient monitoring
- Data analysis skills
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
14d
Specialist Protection Engineer
Power and Water Corporation —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Engineering
SHEQ Specialist
Epiroc —Welshpool WA
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Manufacturing
Associate
Architectus —Newcastle NSW
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Parental leave
Senior Field Operations Officer
Environment Protection Authority —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- From $134,421 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Recruiting
13d
Programs Officer
Environment Protection Authority —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- From $101,880 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Working with children
- Recruiting
10d
Manager - Commercial Agreement (Remediation Project)
Parks Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- $117,916 - $128,823 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Leadership
Intermediate Water Resources Engineer
Klohn Crippen Berger —West Perth WA
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
1d
Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title Approvals Specialist
Water Corporation —Leederville WA
- $135,693 a year
- Remote
- Annual leave
- Work from home
10d
Operations Assistant
Environment Protection Authority —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- From $83,223 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Recruiting
- In-person
3d
Site Engineer
Freyssinet —Newcastle NSW
- Contract
- Remote
- Administrative experience
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Project Officer
Environment Protection Authority —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- From $97,256 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Working with children
- Recruiting
1d
Lead Advisor Environmental Approvals
Consolidated Minerals Australia (ConsMin) —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Business
- Communication skills
7d
Heritage Consultant
FYFE —Melbourne VIC
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
10d

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APAC Environmental Leader, Environmental Assurance and Protection Team

Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Management
Hazmat
Japanese
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Team management
Risk management

Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Our team is seeking an APAC Environmental Leader who will lead all environmental compliance aspects of Amazon operations across Japan, Australia, and Singapore. This role is responsible for providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and tactical execution across a portfolio of 125+ sites encompassing Customer Fulfillment (CF), Amazon Logistics (AMZL), and supporting operations under one of the most complex environmental regulatory structures Amazon operates in globally.

You will report to the Rest of World (RoW) Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) Leader, partnering with APAC operations leadership teams to execute environmental compliance programs ensuring adherence to all applicable national, state/prefecture, and local laws and regulations across three distinct regulatory jurisdictions.

The role requires:

Complete independence in significantly complex programs where the business problem, solution, and risk strategy are undefined.
Environmental engineering depth — specifically wastewater treatment chemistry, air emissions, and hazardous waste management — to credibly direct technical remediation and represent Amazon before regulators.
Ability to navigate APAC three-tier regulatory framework and engage directly with regulators.
Strategic direction and review of environmental operating permits, licenses, and authorizations across three countries.
Leadership of continuous improvement initiatives to minimize environmental aspects and impacts, including implementation of Amazon's global environmental management systems.

Key job responsibilities

Lead and execute multi-country environmental compliance across Japan, Australia, and Singapore — including wastewater discharge, air emissions, stormwater, waste management, and hazardous materials under applicable national, state/prefecture, and local regulations.
Manage and execute business conformance with Amazon EAP Management Systems policies through effective execution of geo-specific operational environmental procedures, including internal systems adoption and regulatory reporting.
Represent Amazon before regulatory authorities — including Japanese Prefectural governments, Australian Environmental Protection Authorities, and Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) — in permit applications, compliance reporting, and enforcement proceedings.
Provide strategic environmental leadership for network growth.
Direct technical remediation programs, including wastewater treatment plant operations, biological treatment system optimization, and capital expenditure authorization for environmental infrastructure.
Lead ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification and recertification programs across the Australian portfolio.
Develop and mentor a regional team (Japan Lead, AU/SG Lead, and supporting environmental specialists) across multiple time zones.
Analyze environmental metrics and review weekly and monthly trends to determine where improvements are needed. Measure and analyze site performance against published requirements in environmental policies.
Oversee work performed by relevant contractors, consultants, and third-party environmental service providers across three countries.
Build collaborative relationships with operations leadership, legal counsel, and government relations teams to ensure environmental risks are identified early and managed proactively.
Conduct risk assessments and environmental audits across the portfolio. Facilitate root cause analyses for all environmental incidents and recommend corrective actions for network implementation.
Ensure compliance calendar, regulatory requirements, and Amazon program tasks are current across all three jurisdictions.
Develop relevant environmental procedures as dictated by business and regulatory needs. Train site leadership and associates on their responsibilities under each policy.
Travel up to 50% across Japan, Australia, and Singapore.

A day in the life
You own environmental compliance across Amazon's APAC operations - Japan, Australia, and Singapore. Your day moves between regulatory strategy and hands-on problem solving: engaging government authorities, guiding your regional team through permitting for new site launches, and partnering with operations leaders and legal counsel to manage environmental risk. You build systems and processes where none exist, balancing technical depth with strategic prioritization across three countries, three regulatory frameworks, and multiple time zones. No two days look the same, but every day connects back to keeping Amazon's growing network compliant and operational.

About the team
The Environmental Assurance & Protection (EAP) Rest of World (RoW) team safeguards environmental compliance across Amazon's international operations spanning 11 countries. We are a lean, high-impact team of environmental leaders embedded across APAC, Latin America, and the Middle East — each owning their region's regulatory strategy end-to-end. We build environmental management systems, partner with operations to launch sites compliantly, and represent Amazon before regulators worldwide. Our team operates with high autonomy, a bias for action, and a shared commitment to protecting both the communities where we operate and Amazon's license to operate. This role is a critical part of that mission.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years of risk management, audit, legal, compliance or related field work including engaging with external stakeholders experience
Experience in risk management, audit, legal, compliance or a related field including engaging with external stakeholders
Experience in team management with 5 or more direct reports
Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
Experience working within a global company, with multi-country responsibilities
Bachelor's Degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with audit or risk program design, control environment process documentation, and control mapping
Experience managing large teams across multiple locations and languages
Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company, or experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround
Master's Degree or Professional Engineer (PE) / Chartered Engineer designation in environmental or chemical engineering
Direct experience with APAC environmental regulations — particularly Japan (Water Pollution Control Act, Waste Management Act, Prefecture-level engagement) and/or Australia (EPA frameworks, ISO 14001, National Pollutant Inventory).
Hands-on experience in environmental engineering operations — including wastewater treatment, air emissions control, stormwater management, soil/groundwater remediation, or hazardous waste treatment systems — with environmental capital expenditure planning and authorization ($1M+ projects)

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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