Environmental Coordinator - Central West Orana Project

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Currently, this position is located in our project office in Sydney CBD, with occasional site visits. Once the project is fully operational, it will transition to a 14/7 roster-based arrangement out of the Central West Orana Region.

ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.

The new transmission network infrastructure will deliver at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity from 2028 to connect 7.7 gigawatts of wind and solar projects, which is enough to power more than 2 million homes each year.

With a commitment to driving positive change, contributing to the evolution of Australia’s green energy sector, this is your chance to be part of something groundbreaking!

Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Environmental Coordinator to share their expertise within our growing Environmental & Sustainability team. You will support the team with implementing the requirements of the Project’s Construction Environment Management Plan. 

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the CEMP and comply with EPL requirements.
• Conduct noise and vibration assessments and draft out-of-hours work permits.
• Undertake environmental monitoring and regular site inspections.
• Participate in client inspections, ensuring timely close-out of actions and reporting.
• Proactively mitigate environmental and compliance risks with site teams.
• Conduct incident investigations, manage reporting, and keep waste registers up to date.
• Drive sustainability efforts and conduct environmental training sessions.
• Champion environmental management, safety, and sustainability, ensuring compliance with standards and promoting a positive culture.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Preferably 3+ years in Environmental Management within Construction, Engineering or other relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Science, Sustainability or; Certificate IV Environment
• Proven ability to work and collaborate as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience contributing to a large project is highly desirable but not essential

​We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.