Senior Advisor - Environment

Origin Energy; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 weeks parental leave

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteer leave via Origin Foundation

Employee discounts on electricity, gas

EV subscription options

Additional annual leave up to 4 weeks

Job summary

Origin Energy is seeking a Senior Advisor - Environment to lead hands-on environmental risk management and compliance across Integrated Gas field operations. You will embed effective controls, work with operations teams and contractors, and support licence-to-operate integrity.

The role emphasizes practical site-based solutions, strong stakeholder communication, and proactive environmental performance improvement in a dynamic energy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental field required.
• 5–10 years’ experience in environmental management, compliance and risk management.
• Field-based experience with operational teams, contractors and site personnel.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks and EMS.
• ISO 14001 knowledge or accreditation is highly regarded.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical environmental advice on compliance obligations and controls.
• Support environmental risk assessments, inspections, audits and investigations.
• Develop and improve environmental management plans and risk registers.
• Monitor environmental performance and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Partner with operations and contractors to embed environmental controls.
• Deliver environmental coaching and regulatory monitoring support.

Skills

Environmental management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Field-based experience

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management or related discipline

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification

ICAM training

Job description

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• Exciting role with real impact across Integrated Gas operations
• Shape environmental performance in a hands-on field-based role
• Work a lifestyle-friendly 15/13 FIFO roster, flying in and out of Brisbanebased

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the Role

Join Origin’s Integrated Gas team as a Senior Advisor - Environment, where you’ll play a hands-on role in msanaging environmental risk, supporting compliance and improving environmental performance across field-based operations. Working a 15/13 FIFO roster, you’ll partner with operational teams, construction teams, contractors and site personnel to provide practical environmental advice, embed effective controls and help maintain Origin’s licence to operate.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic operational environment, navigating complex environmental challenges and delivering practical, site-based solutions that make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical environmental advice on compliance obligations, regulatory requirements, site-based risks and effective controls.
• Support environmental risk assessments, inspections, audits, assurance activities, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop and improve environmental management plans, risk registers, compliance registers and management system processes.
• Monitor environmental performance, regulatory obligations and reporting requirements to support ongoing compliance.
• Partner with operational teams, contractors and stakeholders to embed environmental controls and sustainable work practices.
• Deliver environmental coaching, training and support for regulatory monitoring, statutory reporting and project/budget coordination.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years’ experience in environmental management, compliance and risk management, ideally within operational, field-based or high-risk industries.
• Strong field-based experience working with operational teams, contractors and site personnel to implement environmental controls.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks, environmental management systems and CSG-related aspects such as water, rehabilitation, biodiversity, waste, compliance, auditing and emissions monitoring.
• Experience supporting environmental monitoring, reporting, inspections, audits, investigations and risk assessments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and provide practical advice.
• Energy, resources or CSG experience will be highly regarded, along with ISO 14001, Lead Auditor or ICAM training.
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, with flexible return-to-work options.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of annual leave each year.
• Paid volunteer leave through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Employee discounts on electricity, gas and internet, plus access to EV subscription options.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.