Job Description
Job Title:  Senior Environment Advisor
Posting Start Date:  22/09/2026
Job Description: 

 

  • Support environmental approvals and compliance across INPEX Australia's operations and projects
  • Partner with regulators and stakeholders to deliver environmental approval outcomes
  • 3-year maximum term Perth-based opportunity with flexible working arrangements

 

At INPEX, our energy is helping to shape a brighter future.

 

We are proudly supporting positive outcomes in Australian communities, through jobs, training, and social and economic benefits. Our Australian energy portfolio includes Ichthys LNG which we operate, plus participating interests in Prelude FLNG, Darwin LNG, Van Gogh and Ravensworth. We are actively pursuing carbon, capture, and storage opportunities to help provide a cleaner upstream business for Ichthys LNG.

 

Our inclusive culture is key to our success – valuing diversity and bringing us together as a connected and innovative team. As an international company, INPEX offers unique opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the globe. We are keen to attract and develop passionate, motivated, and safety-minded people from all backgrounds who want to help support society’s growing need for secure, affordable, and clean energy.

 

As a Senior Environmental Advisor within our HSE team, you'll support the delivery of environmental approvals and compliance activities across INPEX Australia's operations and development projects. This 3-year maximum term opportunity will see you work closely with regulators, project teams and operational stakeholders to help secure approvals, manage compliance obligations and support responsible environmental outcomes. Occasional interstate and regional travel may be required.

 

About the role

 

Reporting to the Environmental Projects Team Lead, you'll coordinate environmental approvals and compliance activities, support regulatory engagement and help ensure environmental commitments and approval conditions are effectively implemented and maintained.

 

Working across projects and operations, you'll provide advice on environmental obligations, support approvals strategies and contribute to effective compliance management across the business.

 

What's on offer?

 

  • Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects and operational activities.
  • Exposure to complex environmental approvals and regulatory frameworks.
  • Collaborative team environment with flexible working arrangements.
  • Competitive remuneration and performance-based incentives.

 

Key responsibilities

 

  • Coordinate environmental approvals and compliance activities across INPEX Australia.
  • Support engagement with Commonwealth, State and Territory regulators.
  • Prepare and coordinate environmental approval strategies, applications and supporting documentation.
  • Maintain compliance systems, records and reporting requirements.
  • Provide advice on environmental legislation, approval conditions and regulatory requirements.
  • Support audits, inspections and compliance assurance activities.

 

What we're looking for

 

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about this opportunity and have transferable skills or relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you.

 

You could be a great fit for this role if you have:

 

  • Experience supporting environmental approvals, compliance or environmental management activities.
  • Knowledge of environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks and environmental management processes.
  • Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve environmental outcomes.
  • Strong written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • A collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

 

Helpful for success in this role

 

  • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
  • Experience preparing or supporting environmental approval applications and regulatory submissions.
  • Familiarity with Australian environmental legislation and approvals processes.
  • Experience with compliance, audit or assurance activities.

 

Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and recognise that skills can be gained through many different pathways.

 

Closing date for applications is 6 October 2026. INPEX reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Please note that direct feedback on applications will only be provided to interviewed candidates.

 

Benefits and Rewards

 

Leave & Flexibility

 

  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
  • Options to purchase additional leave.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • INPEX Foundation Day, discretionary leave and community volunteering leave.

 

Remuneration & Financial Benefits

 

  • Competitive remuneration package with performance-based incentives.
  • Superannuation above the standard guarantee.
  • Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
  • Reward and recognition programs, including access to discounts from over 350 retailers.

 

Career Growth & Development

 

  • Clear pathways for career development.
  • Structured leadership development programs with ongoing support.
  • Study leave and ongoing learning opportunities.

 

Wellbeing

 

  • Access to wellbeing initiatives, including gym membership options and health resources.
  • A supportive workplace focused on safety, balance and sustainable work practices.

 

We value diversity in our workplace, including beliefs, cultures and lifestyles, so we can bring our true selves to work every day. If you believe you have most, but not all, of the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to apply.

 

We welcome all candidates to advise us throughout the recruitment process if we can support you with accommodations to make this a more inclusive experience.