Senior Approvals Advisor

• Lead approvals for Australia's largest power station closure project 
• Shape a landmark energy transition project from planning into delivery 
• Based at Eraring Power Station 

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About the role:

Reporting to the Eraring Closure Approvals Manager, you will be the lead approvals pathway for the project, guiding it through a complex regulatory environment spanning NSW and Commonwealth jurisdictions to secure the approvals required for safe and compliant demolition and rehabilitation. Based on-site at Eraring, you will work closely with the broader closure team, playing a central role in one of the country's most closely watched energy transition initiatives.

Why this role matters?

• Lead the identification, planning and delivery of NSW and Commonwealth environmental and planning approvals for the Eraring Closure
• Provide regulatory risk assessment and strategic advice to guide approval pathways, ensuring closure studies and designs appropriately inform environmental assessments
• Coordinate the preparation of environmental impact assessments and associated technical and field studies
• Manage key regulatory relationships and contribute to stakeholder and community engagement activities
• Operate effectively within a complex environment involving multiple regulators and stakeholders, environmental and legal considerations, and a broad range of internal stakeholders

What will you bring?

• Substantial experience securing  and working within environmental and planning approvals, ideally within the energy, heavy industry or resources sectors
• Strong working knowledge of Federal statutory processes (EPBC Act) and NSW environmental/planning approval frameworks
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and consulting with, and presenting to, regulatory and stakeholder bodies
• Contamination and/or water-related expertise highly regarded
• Sound judgement, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage regulatory risk within a high-profile, multi-stakeholder project
• Willingness to be based at, or relocate to, Eraring; relocation support is available for the right candidate

So, why join us?

• 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

For more information, please contact Kelly Hansen - , quote Requisition ID 90158 or apply now.

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Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

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