Senior Environmental Advisor (Monitoring & Compliance)

Inpex Corporation; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

INPEX is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor in Perth to coordinate monitoring programs and support regulatory compliance across Ichthys Operations. The role involves collaboration with operations, contractors and regulators to manage environmental risks and drive sustainable performance.

The position offers exposure to marine and terrestrial monitoring, with occasional travel to onshore and offshore facilities, and a focus on delivering robust environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• Environmental experience within oil and gas, resources, infrastructure, or other regulated operational environments.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring, compliance and environmental risk management principles.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing marine and terrestrial environmental monitoring programs.
• Strong budget and contractor management experience.
• Understanding of Australian environmental regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental monitoring and compliance activities across Ichthys Operations.
• Support environmental performance through identification and management of environmental risks and issues.
• Prepare environmental compliance reports and support regulatory obligations.
• Provide technical advice on environmental monitoring, compliance and performance matters.
• Manage consultants, contractors and specialist service providers delivering environmental scopes.
• Monitor emerging environmental policy and regulatory developments relevant to operations.
• Collaborate with operational and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in environmental performance.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Analytical thinking

Education

Environmental Science / Environmental Management degree

Job description

Senior Environmental Advisor (Monitoring & Compliance)

• Support environmental monitoring and compliance across Ichthys Operations
• Provide specialist environmental advice to support regulatory compliance and operational performance
• Permanent Perth-based opportunity with travel to onshore and offshore facilities

At INPEX, our energy is helping to shape a brighter future.

We are proudly supporting positive outcomes in Australian communities, through jobs, training, and social and economic benefits. Our Australian energy portfolio includes Ichthys LNG which we operate, plus participating interests in Prelude FLNG, Darwin LNG, Van Gogh and Ravensworth. We are actively pursuing carbon, capture, and storage opportunities to help provide a cleaner upstream business for Ichthys LNG.

Our inclusive culture is key to our success – valuing diversity and bringing us together as a connected and innovative team. As an international company, INPEX offers unique opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the globe. We are keen to attract and develop passionate, motivated, and safety-minded people from all backgrounds who want to help support society’s growing need for secure, affordable, and clean energy.

As a Senior Environmental Advisor within our HSE team in Perth, you'll play a key role in protecting the environmental performance of Ichthys Operations. In this permanent role, you'll coordinate environmental monitoring programs, support compliance obligations and provide technical expertise to help manage environmental risks across onshore and offshore operations. Occasional travel to operational facilities will be required.

About the role

Reporting to the Environment Team Lead Operations Monitoring and Compliance, you'll support environmental monitoring and compliance across Ichthys Operations. Working closely with operational teams, contractors and regulators, you'll help meet environmental commitments, manage risk and support sustainable operations.

What's on offer?

• A specialist environmental role supporting one of Australia's largest LNG operations.
• Opportunity to influence environmental performance and compliance outcomes.
• Exposure to marine and terrestrial monitoring programs and complex regulatory frameworks.
• Flexible working arrangements, competitive remuneration and performance-based incentives.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental monitoring and compliance activities across Ichthys Operations.
• Support environmental performance through the identification and management of environmental risks and issues.
• Prepare environmental compliance reports and support regulatory obligations.
• Provide technical advice on environmental monitoring, compliance and environmental performance matters.
• Manage consultants, contractors and specialist service providers delivering environmental scopes.
• Monitor emerging environmental policy and regulatory developments relevant to operations.
• Collaborate with operational and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in environmental performance.

What we're looking for

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about this opportunity and have transferable skills or relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you.

You could be a great fit for this role if you have:

• Environmental experience within oil and gas, resources, infrastructure, consulting or other regulated operational environments.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring, compliance and environmental risk management principles.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing marine and terrestrial environmental monitoring programs
• Strong budget and contractor management experience

• A strong understanding of Australian environmental regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.

• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Helpful for success in this role

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Experience engaging with regulators, consultants and contractors.

Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and recognise that skills can be gained through many different pathways.

Closing date for applications is 06 October 2026.

INPEX reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Please note that direct feedback on applications will only be provided to interviewed candidates.

Benefits and Rewards

Leave & Flexibility

• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Options to purchase additional leave.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• INPEX Foundation Day, discretionary leave and community volunteering leave.

Remuneration & Financial Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with performance-based incentives.
• Superannuation above the standard guarantee.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Reward and recognition programs, including access to discounts from over 350 retailers.

Career Growth & Development

• Clear pathways for career development.
• Structured leadership development programs with ongoing support.
• Study leave and ongoing learning opportunities.

Wellbeing

• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including gym membership options and health resources.
• A supportive workplace focused on safety, balance and sustainable work practices.

We value diversity in our workplace, including beliefs, cultures and lifestyles, so we can bring our true selves to work every day. If you believe you have most, but not all, of the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to apply.

We welcome all candidates to advise us throughout the recruitment process if we can support you with accommodations to make this a more inclusive experience.