Environmental Products Officer

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

About Diamond Energy, an Energy Bay Brand

Established in 2016, Energy Bay offers specialised distributed renewable energy solutions to facilitate enterprise customers and property landlords through the energy transition. Founded on the values of innovation, value creation and social responsibility, Energy Bay is reshaping how energy is delivered across retail, commercial, industrial and mixed‑use precincts.

We are a team focused on maximising the scale and impact we create in the energy transition, driven by a shared power to generate change across Australia’s energy landscape. We are seeking to build on our existing culture and create a diverse team with wide range personal and professional experience, with a long‑term focus on execution and the highest standards of delivery.

To learn more about Energy Bay, please visit energybay.com.au

About the Role

An exciting permanent opportunity has become available within our Generation to Market and Environmental Products team. We are seeking a proactive and personable Environmental Products Officer who is passionate about delivering innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will manage the creation, registration and monetisation of environmental certificates, including register Large‑scale Generation Certificates (LGCs), of Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) and Peak Reduction Certificates (PRCs), across both Energy Bay’s own assets and our external client portfolios. You’ll support our Clean Energy Regulator (CER) accreditations, help us participate in state‑based, and work closely with regulators, asset owners and internal teams to keep our certificate operations accurate, compliant and valuable.

As an Environmental Products Officer with Energy Bay you will be responsible for:

• 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‑mises.

You will be successful in the role if you possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree (completed or in your final year) in a STEM, Commerce, Finance, Economics or related discipline; Engineering or Environmental Science preferred.
• Strong numerical, analytical and Microsoft Excel capability.
• Clear and professional written communication suitable for regulator and counterparty engagement.
• High attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated interest in energy markets and renewable energy.
• Exposure to CER schemes, the REC Registry, the NSW PDRS or relevant industry internships.

You’ll love working here because:

• We enable everyone with the power to generate change, fostering a culture where individuals feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a real impact through their work.
• We believe in responsibility and reward you for taking initiative.
• We’re a successful, fast‑growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe.
• We love to promote internally and offer development opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Melbourne office location, with stunning panoramic views.
• By joining our team, you’ll be contributing to supporting renewable energy.

By joining our team, you’ll be contributing to supporting renewable energy. Your work as an Environmental Products Officer will directly contribute to delivering sustainable solutions and supporting the future of Australia’s energy transition.

Energy Bay prides itself on being a diverse and an equal employment opportunity employer.