Senior Environmental Compliance & Planning Lead

Seeds Renewables; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an experienced Senior Environment Compliance Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month parental leave contract. This role drives environmental compliance across development, construction and operations, supporting renewable energy sites across Queensland.

Key responsibilities include managing permits and approvals, conducting site audits, reporting on compliance, training staff, coordinating responses with regulators and consultants, and building strong relationships

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Planning or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in environmental compliance or planning.
• Strong knowledge of Australian environmental legislation, especially in Queensland.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement environmental compliance obligations, approvals, permits and management plans.
• Provide environmental and planning advice to project, construction and operations teams.
• Conduct site audits, inspections and compliance reporting with corrective actions.
• Monitor approvals, EPBC obligations, offsets and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deliver environmental training programs.
• Manage incidents and coordinate responses with regulators and consultants.
• Develop relationships with government agencies, consultants, contractors and community stakeholders.
• Assist with EMPs and maintain documentation.
• Manage specialist consultants and environmental monitoring programs.
• Support development activities by coordinating environmental studies, planning approvals and permit applications.
• Participate in site inspections and travel to sites as required.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Reporting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, or related discipline

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an experienced Senior Environment Compliance Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month parental leave contract. This role drives environmental compliance across development, construction and operations, supporting renewable energy sites across Queensland.

Key responsibilities include managing permits and approvals, conducting site audits, reporting on compliance, training staff, coordinating responses with regulators and consultants, and building strong relationships