Senior Environment & Planning Coordinator

About the role

ACCIONA Energia is seeking a Senior Environment & Planning Coordinator to lead environmental compliance for renewable energy projects across Queensland. The role is a 12‑month parental‑leave contract supporting development, construction and operational phases of wind and solar sites.

Key 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, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor compliance with environmental approvals, EPBC obligations, offsets and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deliver environmental training programs.
• Manage environmental incidents and coordinate responses with internal teams, regulators and consultants.
• Maintain relationships with government agencies, consultants, contractors and community stakeholders.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Oversee specialist consultants and environmental monitoring programmes.
• Support development activities by coordinating environmental studies, planning approvals and permit applications.
• Participate in site inspections and travel to construction and operational sites as required.

Required profile

• Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Natural Resource Management or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in environmental compliance, planning, approvals or environmental management.
• Strong knowledge of Australian environmental legislation and compliance requirements, particularly in Queensland.
• Experience with environmental approvals, compliance programmes and development application processes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and reporting skills.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Required skills