Closure and Environmental Liabilities Specialist
Closure and Environmental Liabilities Specialist
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Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Closure and Environmental Liabilities Specialist
The opportunity
As our Closure and Environmental Liabilities Specialist you will have experience in providing technical advice regarding closure strategies closure cost estimating and closure implementation across the mining oil and gas and / or energy sectors.
The EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services Team has recently been recognised by Verdantix as the global leader in Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) consulting. Our Oceania business comprises a multidisciplinary team of more than 250 passionate professionals providing support and advice to clients across all market sectors. We are the leading sustainability consulting practice in Oceania and work across the full spectrum of sustainability and climate change issues including ESG strategy and due diligence outcomes measurement climate risk and decarbonisation and environmental liabilities. We have a strong focus on the technical development of our teams and developing the next generation of sustainability professionals.
At EY we also walk the talk. We are carbon negative and are on-track to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. We have recently been recognised as one of the Top 100 Companies in Sustainability and described as ambitious innovators in the market. Our market leading EY Net Zero Centre brings together the firms expertise in climate change energy transition and organisational strategy to support our clients to decarbonise their businesses. We recognise that the ESG and decarbonisation imperatives are central to Building a Better Working World and are committed to supporting our clients and communities in managing the transition.
This is a hybrid position based in Naarm Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.
Your key responsibilities
- Support our clients to manage their asset closure strategies and costs
- Support EYs financial assurance teams to assess the reasonableness of closure plans and cost estimates that underlie our clients reported closure and environmental provisions.
- Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to key internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to strategy solutions methodologies analytical frameworks and tools to help clients succeed and navigate complex regulatory environments and manage stakeholder expectations associated with asset closures
- Support ESG due diligence and sustainability assurance and advisory services especially across the resources and other heavy industry sectors
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key business decision-makers both internally and externally
- Identify and communicate trends developments and key performance drivers relevant to our clients while demonstrating a deep understanding of asset closure rehabilitation and closure risks and opportunities
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across a range of industries on environmental management related challenges
Skills and attributes for success
- Knowledge of and experience in cost estimating/modelling for the closure/rehabilitation of large resources assets.
- Understanding of common asset closure techniques materials and equipment
- Ability to understand complex risks associated with asset closure
- Tertiary degree in a related field preferably Engineering Environmental Sciences and / or Finance or similar disciplines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic team and environment.
- Outstanding project and time management skills and written and oral communication skills
Ideally youll also have the skills and attributes below but dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes. Were interested in your aptitude attitude and willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of closure policy legislation guidance and standards across Australia as well as a good understanding of the legislative trends relating to asset closure
- Experience completing or participating in financial assurance processes or
- Experience working on operating sites.
What we offer you
At EY well fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- Career development:At EY your career is yours to shape!Well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences work arrangements:Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
- A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year and family-friendly policies including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
- Salary:We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders past present and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at equity and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities cultures sexual orientations and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting so if you have questions before or during your application we welcome you to get in touch ator(option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
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