Environmental Advisor

Synergy; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous parental leave

Volunteer leave

Professional development

Job summary

Synergy's Environmental Advisor role is based in our Perth Central Park office, supporting closure planning across our asset portfolio to deliver positive environmental and land-use outcomes as the generation fleet transitions.

You will contribute to closure strategies, plans and studies, providing practical, risk-based guidance and working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and sustainable development across Synergy sites.

Qualifications

• BEnvSc/BEnvMan/BSc/BEnvEng or equivalent degree is required.
• Experience delivering environmental projects including planning, budgeting, scheduling and reporting.
• Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and manage competing priorities to achieve project objectives.
• Ability to communicate complex environmental issues across a range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support steps to meet Synergy’s environmental objectives as the business transitions toward sustainable energy generation.
• Assist in developing and implementing asset closure plans, including preparing environmental approvals for planned works and providing technical advice on closure and rehabilitation.
• Prepare scopes of works and tender docs for specialist studies and implement progressive environmental rehabilitation of assets.
• Prioritise tasks to meet objectives within allocated timeframes and budget.
• Identify, assess and manage risks across the closure planning process.
• Monitor project progress and communicate key issues, risks and opportunities to project leads and stakeholders.

Education

BEnvSc/BEnvMan/BSc/BEnvEng or equivalent degree

Job description

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We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.

And we want you to be part of it.

You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million customers across the state.

But what you might not know, is that we’re investing in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and big batteries, to help build a more sustainable and reliable future.

Our Big Battery is now live in Kwinana, we’re expanding the Warradarge Wind Farm, the WA EV Network has launched, and we have many other projects in the works.

We're a purpose-driven organisation, owned by the people of WA. Our commitment is to ensure all Western Australians have access to secure, reliable, and sustainable energy.

We believe that the benefits of renewable energy aren’t just for some, they're for everyone.

This is where you come in.

Role Description:

The Environmental Advisor is an exciting opportunity working in our Perth Central Park office.

The Environmental Advisor supports the development and implementation of closure planning activities across Synergy’s asset portfolio, helping to deliver positive environmental, social, and sustainable land-use outcomes as Synergy transitions its generation fleet.

The role identifies opportunities to improve environmental and rehabilitation outcomes associated with asset closure and redevelopment, and supports the planning, execution, and delivery of projects that contribute to these objectives.

The Environmental Advisor contributes to closure strategies, plans, studies, and associated documentation, providing practical, risk-based, and best-practice advice on environmental closure and rehabilitation matters across Synergy sites.

Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the role supports regulatory compliance, environmental risk management, and the integration of closure considerations into business planning and project delivery. Through technical guidance and proactive engagement, the Environmental Advisor helps foster a culture of environmental responsibility, sustainable development, and continual improvement across Synergy's operations.

Job responsibilities:

• Supporting the steps to meet Synergy’s environmental objectives as the business transitions towards sustainable energy generation
• Assist in developing and implementing asset closure plans, including supporting the preparation of relevant environmental approvals for planned works and providing technical advice relating to the closure and rehabilitation of Synergy’s sites
• Preparation of scopes of works and tender documentation for specialist studies and implementing progressive environmental rehabilitation of assets
• Ability to prioritise to ensure key objectives are achieved within allocated timeframes and budget
• Assist with the identification, assessment and management of risks across the closure planning process
• Monitor project progress and communicate key issues, risks and opportunities to project leads and stakeholders

What you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Environment related studies (BEnvSc, BEnvMan, BSc, BEnvEng or equivalent degree)
• Demonstrated ability to support the delivery of environmental projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.
• Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and manage competing priorities to achieve project objectives.
• Ability to communicate complex environmental issues across a range of audiences

So, what's it like working for Synergy?

As one of Australia's most trusted utility brands, we value our customers, the community we operate in, and our people. When you work with us, you'll be joining an inclusive and proactive organisation, one that enables innovative thinking, accountable leadership, and collaboration. It's how we're creating an exceptional workplace, and we want you to be part of it.

At Synergy we have a wide range of benefits designed to help you balance your work and home life, support your health and wellbeing along with having access to professional development opportunities.

Here's a just a few of the benefits you'll have access to as a Synergy employee:

• Generous paid parental leave
• Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
• Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community

At Synergy we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. We're proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We celebrate our diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Have we sparked your interest? We hope so. It’s an exciting time for energy in Western Australia – and you’re connected to it.

Applications close 17th November 2026,however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.