Environmental Compliance Coordinator

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

We are on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented Environment Compliance Coordinator to facilitate compliance and manage permitting/approval obligations on Acciona Energia’s operational sites (wind and solar farms). This role is ideal for a talented professional who has a proven background in environmental management, who is skilled at developing and executing operational management plans, conducting internal audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance of large assets. Renewable energy sector experience is helpful but not essential. We also welcome candidates from consulting, regulatory bodies, and other sectors with similar environmental permitting compliance requirements to our business.

• Oversee and ensure environmental and planning compliance, primarily for current operations but also across other phases such as development and construction, while adhering to EPBC, permits, and regulatory requirements
• Provide strategic advice on environmental and planning matters
• Conduct site audits, preparing detailed audit reports and tracking action items in consultation with site personnel
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal government officials, as well as community representatives
• Develop, maintain, and update Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), while coordinating specialist consultants to handle cultural heritage, landscaping, and avifauna management.

If you are passionate about a career in renewables and thrive in a collaborative and self-sufficient team environment, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience managing operational management plans, conducting internal audits, and delivering regulatory reporting.
• Strong understanding of Australian environmental obligations and EPBC regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate successful planning outcomes with key government and non-government stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Current driver’s license and willing to travel to sites on an adhoc basis.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.