Carbon Compliance & Emissions Reporting Specialist

Cleanaway Careers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking a Senior Carbon Accountant to strengthen enterprise emissions reporting and carbon credit value across a national business. You will join the Carbon team, reporting to the Head of Carbon, and collaborate with auditors and government stakeholders to deliver accurate NGERS/ACCU outcomes.

The role focuses on Scope 1/2 reporting, ACCU management, and expanding Scope 3 processes while improving data quality and controls for audit-ready information.

Qualifications

• Experience in carbon accounting, emissions reporting, energy, waste or decarbonisation.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power BI for emissions reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting and ACCU calculations.
• Manage ACCU applications and issuance, coordinating with auditors and government stakeholders.
• Own assurance and audit programs covering NGERS, ACCUs and Safeguard obligations.
• Contribute to developing and implementing Scope 3 emissions reporting processes.
• Improve systems, controls and documentation supporting NGERS and ASRS reporting.
• Analyse carbon credit scenarios and regulatory outcomes to inform commercial decisions and value.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Sustainability and data teams to turn carbon policy into practical action.

Skills

Carbon accounting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Cleanaway is seeking a Senior Carbon Accountant to strengthen enterprise emissions reporting and carbon credit value across a national business. You will join the Carbon team, reporting to the Head of Carbon, and collaborate with auditors and government stakeholders to deliver accurate NGERS/ACCU outcomes.

The role focuses on Scope 1/2 reporting, ACCU management, and expanding Scope 3 processes while improving data quality and controls for audit-ready information.