Senior Biodiversity & Environmental Advisor (Relocation)

Lumea; Cooma; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro invites an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to lead biodiversity management for the Snowy 2.0 project from our Cooma head office. You will implement the Biodiversity Management Plan, oversee monitoring and reporting, and work closely with regulators and stakeholders to ensure compliance.

We seek a proactive professional with a degree in Environmental Science, experience with Tier One contractors, and strong project management skills to mentor teams and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science (or equivalent); BAM certification desirable.
• Experience with a Tier One Contractor or client and regulatory authorities, preferably in an Alpine region.
• Project management and contractor management experience, preferably from within NSW.
• Ability to read and interpret complex management plans and work with National Parks and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Biodiversity Management: Oversee the implementation of the Biodiversity Management Plan and related sub-plans, including monitoring for threatened species, weeds and flora.
• Reporting & Compliance: Lead timely annual reporting addressing approval requirements and regulator feedback.
• Collaborate and Influence: Serve as a key contact for regulators and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and Lead: Provide technical leadership and coordinate with the contractor to maintain high standards.
• Specialist Support: Support oversight of other plans (e.g., heritage) and coordinate subcontractors; provide ecological, biosecurity and impact assessment input.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science (or equivalent)

Project management

Contractor management

Regulatory liaison

Environmental reporting

Job description

Snowy Hydro invites an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to lead biodiversity management for the Snowy 2.0 project from our Cooma head office. You will implement the Biodiversity Management Plan, oversee monitoring and reporting, and work closely with regulators and stakeholders to ensure compliance.

We seek a proactive professional with a degree in Environmental Science, experience with Tier One contractors, and strong project management skills to mentor teams and coordinate