Carbon 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

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

Join us and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together!

The Opportunity

Join Cleanaway's Carbon team to strengthen enterprise emissions reporting, regulatory assurance and carbon credit value. Reporting to the Head of Carbon, you will connect technical expertise with commercial decisions across a complex national business.

• Prepare monthly and annual Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting and Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) calculations.
• Manage ACCU applications and issuance, working 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 across Cleanaway.
• Improve the systems, controls and documentation supporting NGERS and Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) reporting.
• Analyse carbon credit scenarios and regulatory outcomes to inform commercial decisions and value optimisation.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Sustainability and data teams to turn carbon policy into practical action.

About You

You bring a strong technical foundation in carbon accounting and regulatory reporting, backed by the analytical skills and commercial judgement to make complex information useful. You're comfortable navigating detailed compliance requirements, challenging assumptions and influencing decisions across different business functions.

• Substantial experience in carbon accounting, emissions reporting, energy, waste or decarbonisation.
• Hands‑on experience with ACCU methodologies and administration and/or NGERS reporting and audit requirements.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, including NGERS, ASRS, Scope 3 and assurance requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Power BI for complex emissions reporting.
• Ability to influence operational, technical and external stakeholders and explain complex findings clearly.
• Commercial understanding of carbon credits, including how volume and pricing affect value.
• Experience improving reporting systems, data quality and controls to support accurate, audit‑ready information.

Why join Cleanaway?

We are Australia's largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

Cleanaway is a national, high‑growth, ASX-listed organisation with more than 10,000 employees. Our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company, with industry leading HSE performance.

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more!

Our Process

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

Our recruitment process may involve checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.