Environmental Certificates Specialist (Renewable Energy)

Environmental Products Officer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Melbourne office

Panoramic views

Training & mentorship

Job summary

Diamond Energy, an Energy Bay Brand, seeks an Environmental Products Officer in Melbourne to manage environmental certificates, registrations and monetisation across internal assets and client portfolios. You’ll support CER accreditations, liaise with regulators and asset owners, and drive continuous improvement in certificate operations.

The role covers LGCs, STCs, PRCs, and regulatory reporting, with a focus on accuracy, compliance and value creation for renewable energy initiatives within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM, Commerce, Finance, Economics or related field; Engineering or Environmental Science preferred.
• Strong numerical and Excel capability.
• Clear and professional written communication suitable for regulator engagement.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated interest in energy markets and renewable energy.
• Exposure to CER schemes, the REC Registry, the NSW PDRS or relevant internships.

Responsibilities

• Manage Energy Bay’s accreditation and compliance under state-based environmental and energy efficiency schemes, including the NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS), and support the creation and registration of PRCs.
• Manage CER accreditation processes for our own and third-party generation assets, including preparing and lodging applications and liaising with CER caseworkers.
• Calculate, create and register LGCs in the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Registry, and manage transfers, surrenders and settlements.
• Support the creation, registration and monetisation of environmental certificates for internal assets and external clients, and help identify certificate-generating opportunities with our commercial, asset and operations teams.
• Manage the creation and registration of STCs, verifying eligibility against CER requirements.
• Prepare and submit annual electricity generation returns, reconciling generation data against meter and registry records.
• Perform settlement calculations for third-party generators, reconcile invoices and statements, and resolve settlement disputes directly with site owners and counterparties.
• Monitor regulatory and scheme developments and recommend operational and commercial responses.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and controls across all certificate and accreditation activities.
• Follow our WHS policies and contribute to a positive safety culture, including reporting hazards and near-misses.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Attention to detail

Energy markets interest

CER schemes exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM/Commerce/Economics or related; Engineering or Environmental Science preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Diamond Energy, an Energy Bay Brand, seeks an Environmental Products Officer in Melbourne to manage environmental certificates, registrations and monetisation across internal assets and client portfolios. You’ll support CER accreditations, liaise with regulators and asset owners, and drive continuous improvement in certificate operations.

The role covers LGCs, STCs, PRCs, and regulatory reporting, with a focus on accuracy, compliance and value creation for renewable energy initiatives within