Operation & Compliance Analyst

Pacific Blue Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts to Home Energy

Health Insurance

Purchased leave

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Ergonomic standing desks

Office near Southern Cross Station

Inclusive and supportive team

Job summary

Pacific Blue is seeking an experienced Operations Planner to support the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of our Australian fleet from Melbourne. The role covers forecasting, asset management planning, O&M coordination, and compliance activities across the operations function.

You will work with Production, Finance, Procurement, Compliance and external partners to ensure timely reporting, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement across reliability and efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience controlling construction, development or operational assets.
• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Project management in both construction and operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quarterly Opex and Minor Capex forecasting.
• Support Asset Management Planning cycle and maintain data.
• Manage Operations systems including training, contractor management and inventory platforms.
• Coordinate O&M contractual meetings and procurement processes.
• Own and maintain Generation compliance framework and permits.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Operations planning

Compliance awareness

Time management

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Database management

Job description

Pacific Blue is a leading owner, operator, and developer of renewable energy assets. We operate a high quality and diversified portfolio of wind, hydro, and solar assets, as well as offering a range of energy products, delivering value to our retail energy customer base. With the growing importance of renewable energy in Australia's future, a career with us is more than just a job. You will be helping us to lead Australia towards a cleaner energy future.

The Role

This role is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, efficient and compliant operation of Pacific Blue's Australian operating fleet, coordinating operational planning, compliance activities, reporting and key stakeholder requirements across the Operations function. Working closely with Production, Finance, Procurement, Compliance and external partners, the role supports operational forecasting, asset management planning, O&M contract coordination, compliance obligations and reporting, while overseeing landholder registers and payments across operational sites.

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Melbourne.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Operations Planning & Cost Management - Coordinate quarterly Opex and Minor Capex forecasting, support the annual Asset Management Planning cycle, and maintain relevant operational cost and asset data.
• Operational Systems & Administration - Manage and maintain key Operations systems, including job-based training, contractor management and inventory management platforms, ensuring they remain fit for purpose and available to frontline operations.
• O&M Coordination & Procurement - Support the Production Team with O&M contractual meetings, including performance reporting and meeting documentation, and coordinate Operations requirements within the Procure-to-Pay process.
• Generation Compliance Management - Own and maintain the Generation compliance framework, including policies, procedures and obligation registers covering applicable legislation, planning requirements, licences, permits and connection agreements.
• Compliance Monitoring & Assurance - Monitor compliance obligations, due dates and required activities, maintain supporting evidence and documentation, and coordinate shareholder and external audits, regulatory reviews and compliance assessments.
• Landholder Management & Payments - Maintain landholder registers and payment obligations across operational sites, coordinate payments in accordance with contractual agreements, and resolve payment discrepancies with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Operational Reporting & Documentation - Prepare and manage the Operations Monthly Report, compliance status and annual reports, management dashboards, and support the maintenance and updating of operational procedures and drawings.
• Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Coordination - Identify opportunities to improve Operations processes and systems, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to improve operational efficiency, compliance and service delivery.

Knowledge and experience:

• Proven experience controlling construction, development or operational assets
• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Project management in both construction and operational environments

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with excellent proofreading skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of compliance obligations, evidence requirements, governance processes, deadlines and escalation requirements.
• Superior time management skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relations with staff
• Advanced level of proficiency with using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP, SharePoint and experience
• Database management
• Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure

We offer:

What We offer

At Pacific Blue, as a leading renewable energy provider for the past 30 years, we know what it takes to create real change. Our success isn't solely driven by our technology, investments, or assets — it's powered by our people. Our passionate and dedicated team is the reason we can generate clean energy today, not just tomorrow.

We provide a wide range of benefits including:

• Discounts to Home Energy and Health Insurance
• Purchased leave program
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Generous parental leave options
• Work and life balance and flexible work arrangements
• Modern open plan office with ergonomic standing desks
• Office location next to Southern Cross Station and tram stops
• A team that is inclusive and supportive

Pacific Blue is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where individuals in each of our business units feel involved, supported, respected, and treated fairly. We believe that embracing people with diverse capabilities, perspectives, and experiences will enrich our team and provide competitive advantages to our business. This has resulted in our recognition by the DCA as an Inclusive Employer.

If you require accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to inform us so that we can support you throughout the application process.

Only candidates with the eligible right to work in Australia will be considered.