Senior Environmental Adviser

Senior Environmental Adviser

Job Type:

Permanent / Full Time

Location:

Other, Northern Territory

Category:

Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities

Sub Category:

Drilling & Blast

Date Published:

12-Nov-2025

Job Reference

1004143

CoreStaff Darwin have a Permanent Full Time Opportunity in the Oil and Gas Industry for a Senior Environmental Advisor, based in Darwin Northern Territory.
 
About our Client: 
   
Our Client, is an Australian oil and gas exploration company focused on developing natural gas resources in the Beetaloo Basin of the Northern Territory.
  
We have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Environmental Adviser to join the team, based in Darwin.
  
About the Role & Responsibilities:
  
This role is critical in ensuring our operations meet environmental and regulatory obligations across exploration, drilling, and production. You’ll be part of a high-performing team driving compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement in environmental management.
  
  • Develop and manage Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) in accordance with NTG Petroleum Regulations.
  • Lead implementation and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
  • Conduct environmental audits, performance reviews, and regulatory reporting.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external specialists (e.g., ecologists, heritage experts).
  • Engage with NT government departments to support regulatory outcomes.
  • Provide environmental input into contracts and manage consultant services within budget.
  • Support rehabilitation and emergency management planning.
  • Work closely with operational and technical staff across all sites.
  • Liaise with NT government agencies, landholders, contractors, and industry bodies.
  
To be successful for this role, you will need the following:
  
  • Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Environmental Science or Engineering.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in environmental roles, preferably in petroleum or mining.
  • Strong working knowledge of NT and federal environmental legislation
  • Proven ability to interpret legislation and deliver compliance outcomes.
  • Advanced report writing and Microsoft Office skills.
  • GIS and hydrogeology experience desirable.
  
Benefits:
  
  • Our client offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your expertise will directly influence sustainable operations and regulatory excellence.
  • This is a unique opportunity to shape environmental outcomes in one of Australia’s most exciting energy regions
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Attractive Salary Package
  • Permanent Full Time opportunity based in Darwin
   
CoreStaff is a leader in workplace diversity, and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians for all roles, females for non-traditional female roles, and applicants with disabilities to apply for all of our jobs.
    
  If this sounds like you apply now!!


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