Senior Environment Advisor

3 weeks ago

CoomaMonaro, Australia Snowy Hydro Full time

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Business Unit: Snowy 2.0

Date: 25 Jul 2025

Requisition ID: 398

Be part of a landmark project transforming Australia's energy future. Snowy 2.0 is the nation's largest renewable energy initiative, expanding the iconic Snowy Scheme to deliver reliable power and critical energy storage. As the client-side Owner's Team, we lead the project's successful delivery, working closely with delivery partners and stakeholders to ensure Snowy Hydro's vision of a sustainable, reliable energy future becomes reality.

The Role

As the Senior Environmental Advisor (Approvals), you'll take the lead in driving the planning and delivery of critical post-approval permits, licences, and leases for Snowy 2.0. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance by managing the ongoing review and enhancement of environmental management plans, turning complex approvals into streamlined success stories that keep this landmark project moving forward.

This position is based in Cooma, and candidates are encouraged to relocate, with Snowy Hydro offering a comprehensive relocation package. Alternatively, a FIFO 5:2 roster to Cooma is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the preperation and delivery of post-approval permits, licences, leases, and management plan updates for Snowy 2.0.
  • Secure planning approvals for project modifications and ensure ongoing compliance with approval conditions.
  • Manage periodic reporting and returns for planning approvals, leases, and permits.
  • Review and provide feedback on management plans, designs, and contractor submissions for regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate and participate in external audits and performance reporting.
  • Draft and coordinate timely responses to contractor notices and general correspondence.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure environmental requiremetns are clearly understood and met.
  • Facilitate cross-stakeholder collaboration to enhance compliance assurance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead the evolution of environmental governance and assurance processes within Snowy 2.0.
  • Represent the project in external forums, including regulatory site inspections and stakeholder meetings.
What You'll Bring

A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline, along with hands-on experience in environmental roles within mining, civil construction, utilities, or similar industries. You're proactive, goal-driven, and have a sharp eye for detail. Your strength lies in communicating complex environmental concepts clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences. You're decisive, innovative in problem-solving, and know when to seek collaboration. With a solid understanding of environmental legislation and compliance, you have experience working closely with regulatory authorities and excel at building strong, effective relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders

The Snowy 2.0 Team

At Snowy 2.0, we live by the principle of "One Team Working Together." If you're a problem-solver with a passion for driving change and making a real impact, we want to hear from you Join us in shaping the future of renewable energy and apply now. Together, we'll deliver one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Australia's history.

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