ESG Officer

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

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Perth is seeking an ESG Officer to join our client’s team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on collecting and validating environmental, emissions and ESG data, supporting NGERS, NPI and corporate reporting, with guidance from the Environmental & Approvals Manager.

You will maintain data registers, assist with regulatory submissions, audits and data governance, and contribute to ESG content for reports and management dashboards, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness and

Qualifications

• Experience with NGERS, NPI and ESG reporting.
• Tertiary qualification in environmental science, sustainability, data analytics or related field.
• Strong numerical, analytical and data-management capability.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to learn reporting and data systems.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence and rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Collect, collate and maintain environmental, emissions and ESG data for NGERS, NPI and ESG reporting.
• Perform initial data-quality checks and maintain evidence for audit.
• Maintain ESG data registers, calendars and trackers; identify gaps and elevate issues.
• Assist with preparation of NGERS and NPI submissions and supporting content for reports.

Skills

NGERS reporting

NPI reporting

Data analysis

Excel

GIS mapping

Education

Environmental science degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an ESG Officer to join our client’s Perth-based team in a permanent capacity. This position reports directly to the Environmental & Approvals Manager and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of ESG objectives.

The ESG Officer will be responsible for collecting, collating and maintaining environmental, emissions, safety and ESG data and completing initial data-quality checks under appropriate technical supervision.

Position Objective:

The role contributes to accurate, timely and defensible statutory, assurance and corporate reporting, including NGERS, NPI and ESG reporting. Its purpose is to provide reliable information and evidence to support the Environment and Approvals and WHS functions, management decision-making and external reporting obligations. Final technical review, approval and submission remain with appropriately authorised personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

ESG Data Management and Reporting

• Collect, collate and maintain greenhouse gas, energy, emissions, waste and other environmental data required for NGERS, NPI and ESG reporting.
• Undertake initial data-quality checks, reconcile source information and maintain supporting records and evidence for assurance and audit purposes.
• Maintain ESG and environmental data registers, reporting calendars, evidence files and action trackers.
• Identify data gaps, inconsistencies and potential reporting issues and promptly elevate them to the Environment and Approvals Manager and relevant technical lead, including the Senior WHS Advisor where WHS data or reporting is affected.

Regulatory and Corporate Reporting

• Support the preparation of mandatory NGERS and NPI submissions by compiling data, calculations, supporting evidence and draft content for technical review.
• Assist with maintaining the NGERS Basis of Preparation, including reporting boundaries, methodologies, assumptions, emission factors, data sources and calculation methods.
• Support environmental and safety compliance reporting, including tracking licence, approval, commitment and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist with environmental, sustainability and safety content for ESG reports, Annual Environmental Reports (AERs), Board reports, ESS committee papers, operational reports, presentations and performance metrics, including TRIFR where required.

Assurance and Team Support

• Support internal and external audits by retrieving evidence, documenting data sources and responding to information requests.
• Where required and subject to team responsibilities, prepare maps and spatial information using GIS to support environmental planning, monitoring, approvals and operational reporting.
• Provide reporting, data analysis and presentation support to the WHS, Environment and Approvals teams.
• Contribute to the continued improvement of ESG data governance, reporting processes, templates and supporting systems.
• Complete required Company and site inductions, competency assessments and mandatory WHS, environmental and quality training before undertaking work.
• Comply with applicable Safety Case and Environmental Plan obligations, Company requirements, site procedures, permit conditions and PPE requirements.
• Apply Company document control and information management requirements to ESG, environmental and safety records.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in NGERS, NPI and ESG reporting.
• Tertiary qualification completed or nearing completion in environmental science, sustainability, data analytics, engineering, science, accounting, business or a related discipline.
• Sound numerical, analytical and data-management capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn corporate reporting, document management and data systems.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, defensible and timely reporting.
• Analytical and process-driven, with a willingness to investigate discrepancies and seek clarification.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and changing priorities while maintaining clear and accurate records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Professional judgement, discretion and willingness to elevate issues appropriately.
• Commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, quality and continuous learning.

Key Relationships:

• Environment and Approvals team
• Senior WHS Advisor and WHS team
• Finance and operational data owners
• Site based teams
• Investor Relations and corporate reporting teams
• External auditors, assurance providers and specialist consultants

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.