Environmental Business Partner Sydney

Environment Business Partner NSW & ACT  

About Us:

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 3000 team members; consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve. 

About the Role

The Environmental Business Partner (NSW & ACT) provides proactive environmental expertise and operational support across the Gas Distribution Asset team, Service Delivery functions, and Power Projects within New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.  

The role is responsible for ensuring robust environmental due diligence across asset management activities, facilitating environmental risk assessments and workshops, and delivering subject matter guidance to operational and project teams. By undertaking site visits, advising on compliance obligations, and supporting planning and delivery, the role enables the business to minimise environmental impacts, meet regulatory requirements, and drive improved environmental performance across the NSW & ACT asset, operations and project portfolio. 

Your Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental due diligence for Projects by working closely with FEED Project Managers and Delivery Project Managers and Engineers and advising on environmental constraints and approval requirements for the projects.
• Identify and thoughtfully manage environmental risks during risk workshops, acting as a trusted subject matter expert and recommending practical controls.
• Coach, mentor, and gently challenge project and contract personnel to embrace and meet their environmental responsibilities with confidence.
• Develop and update Environment Management System documents,
• Undertake routine environmental inspections. Review Contractor’s ProjectCEMPs, environmental subplans, and work instructions Review and update OEMPs for Group Assets.
• Review compliance with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Referral Environmental Factors (REFs) with careful attention.
• Track, measure, and communicate environmental deliverables and KPIs for each business unit and project, celebrating progress along the way.
• Conduct environmental assurance activities aligned with the HSE Audit Plan to foster continuous improvement.
• Monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with legislation across the Group with integrity and dedication.
• Prepare clear, respectful Environmental compliance reports for Regulators, reinforcing transparency and trust.

About You 

• You bring experience in environmental roles, ideally within construction or utilities management, where you’ve made a positive impact.
• You work with initiative and autonomy but always with a collaborative and open heart.
• You have the ability to collaborate, influence and inspire stakeholders, helping our Group mature in its environmental practices and outcomes.
• You hold tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field with an environmental focus.
• You understand environmental legislation broadly and know how to apply it thoughtfully and effectively.

 If you’re passionate about guiding teams with care, making meaningful environmental impact, and growing professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Why you should come and work for us 

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong. 

Recruitment Process 

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.