Senior Biodiversity Environment Advisor

Snowy Hydro; Cooma; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Parental leave options

Additional leave

Fitness discounts

Service Award Program

Employee referral plan

Clothing allowance

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to lead biodiversity management for its nation-building projects from the Cooma HQ. You will oversee BMP implementation, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with regulators and stakeholders to support large-scale energy initiatives.

The role requires experience with Tier One contractors, strong project management, and the ability to interpret complex management plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science (or equivalent).
• BAM Certification desirable.
• Experience with a Tier One Contractor or client and regulators.
• Proven project management experience; ability to manage contractor performance.
• Ability to read and interpret complex management plans and liaise with regulators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Biodiversity Management Plan implementation and monitor threatened species, weeds and flora.
• Lead timely annual reporting consistent with approvals and regulator input.
• Serve as a key contact for regulators and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and cross-team mentorship; work with contractors to ensure high standards.
• Support delivery of heritage and other management plans; provide ecological, biosecurity and impact assessment support.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sci

BAM Certification

Project management

Regulatory engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Management plans interpretation

Job description

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the iconic Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme, gas and diesel electricity generating plants, and contracted wind and solar energy in the National Electricity Market. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0, currently under construction, is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

About the position

Are you an experienced environmental professional passionate about biodiversity and looking to make a lasting impact on a nation-building project?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for biodiversity management, ensuring our project environmental plans are implemented effectively, reported on accurately, and compliant with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Biodiversity Management: Oversee the implementation of the Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) and associated sub-plans, including monitoring programs for threatened species, weeds, and flora.
• Reporting & Compliance: Lead the preparation of timely, efficient annual reporting that addresses approval requirements and incorporates feedback from regulators and stakeholders.
• Collaborate and Influence: You'll be a vital point of contact for external regulators and stakeholders
• Mentor and Lead: You will provide technical leadership, supporting our team and working closely with the contractor to ensure everything is done to the highest standard.
• Specialist Support: Support the oversight and delivery of other management plans including but not limited to the heritage management plan and coordinate subcontractors. You will also provide specialist ecological, biosecurity and impact assessment support to the Project.

About the location

This role will require you to work from our Head Office in Cooma, NSW on a standard Monday to Friday work week. With relocation available!

About you

• Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science (or equivalent). A BAM Certification is highly desirable.
• Experience: Previous experience with a Tier One Contractor or client and experience working with regulatory authorities, preferably in an Alpine region.
• Project Management: Proven experience in project management and contractor management, preferably from within NSW
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret complex management plans and work with National Parks and regulators.

About our workforce

Diversity and inclusion is important to us: Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at [e-mail]

We offer

• An annual performance based bonus.
• A range of parental leave options, including 30 weeks paid leave for primary carers and 10 weeks for non-primary.
• We provide additional leave over and above the minimum National Employment Standards.
• Family discounts on fitness, gyms, pools and leisure centres (location dependant).
• A Service Award Program - employees reaching continuous employment anniversaries receive additional benefits.
• An employee referral plan - good employees attract similar colleagues
• Corporate clothing allowance