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Job Title


Environmental Assurance Officer


Company : Snowy Hydro


Location : Cooma, Australia


Created : 2025-12-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you ready to be part of a worldclass project thats reshaping Australias energy future? Snowy2.0, the largest renewable energy initiative in the country, is an ambitious expansion of the iconic Snowy Scheme. Focused on providing ondemand power and vast storage capacity, this project is paving the way for a sustainable, lowcarbon future. The Role As an integral part of the Snowy Hydro2.0 Owners Team, the Environmental Assurance Officer will design and deploy the necessary framework to guarantee Delivery Partners meet every environmental management obligation, including those specified in the Planning Approval, deeds, and all statutory requirements. This position is based on the Snowy Hydro2.0 Project, working a 14/7 roster offering an initial 2year contract with the possibility of extension based on project demands. Key Responsibilities Track and Close Obligations: Complete all required environmental conditions and deadlines from approvals. Conduct Audits: Inspect the project to ensure compliance with external approval rules. Assure Compliance: Verify contractors are following all environmental rules and that all required obligations are met (including training). Coordinate Reporting: Set up a reporting system with the environment team to review data before submitting it externally. Draft Responses: Review and help write timely replies to correspondence from the Contractor. Review Contractor Plans: Check, review, and suggest changes to contractor environmental plans to ensure they meet approval terms. Manage Incidents: Oversee and manage how environmental incidents are reported and notified by site teams and contractors. Influence Decisions: Represent the "Owners Team" view on environmental matters to secure good, longterm outcomes for the company and stakeholders. What You''ll Bring A Bachelors degree in an environmental or related field with demonstrated experience in a similar role, ideally in civil construction or utilities. This includes proven expertise in planning and conducting site environmental audits. You are proactive, goaloriented, and detailfocused, able to manage change effectively and support colleagues. Crucially, you are skilled at identifying issues, making timely decisions, developing innovative solutions, and seeking assistance when needed. The Team At Snowy2.0, we live by the principle of "One Team Working Together". If youre a problemsolver 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, well deliver one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Australias history. #J-18808-Ljbffr