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Outback Carbon is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui E&P Australia. Acquired in 2021, Outback Carbon identify and develop medium to large scale projects that deliver high quality Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU’s). Working closely with local communities throughout WA, Outback Carbon plays a meaningful role in the sustainable capture and management of carbon dioxide through a variety of HIC methods.
The Outback Carbon team have grown and comprise diverse skill sets such as forestry, botany, land restoration, farming & agriculture, project execution & delivery, business & commercial, geospatial and data analysis.
The Role
The General Manager WA Carbon Projects is accountable for ensuring the development and execution of strategy, project delivery and operational execution in the field of ACCU generating projects. All of this is done in the context of ensuring all HSE, commercial, governance and compliance and economic targets are achieved.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the strategy for overall business delivery and business development through engagement with investors, potential project hosts, industry participants and broader agricultural providers
Manage project concepts through governance gateway process
Manage stakeholder engagement including government, landholders, rangeland operators, custodians, farmers, suppliers of project services and community groups
Undertake contract negotiation and contract execution with farmer
Manage site and project execution activities including pre-establishment, implementation, schedule and maintenance
Identify new opportunities for innovation and broader technology take up including new carbon capture methodologies
Ensure QA/QC review of project documentation and implementation in undertaken to identify and manage risk
Provide detailed input to technical, operational and economic business cases for project approval
Ensure all regulatory requirements, approvals and standards are met
Ensure all required audits and governance activities are undertaken according to project and company schedules
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Substantial experience in bringing carbon projects from concept to execution
High level of interpersonal communication to build sound working and business relationships
A deep understanding of carbon farming operations and strong industry network
Ability to develop and coach the operations team in the delivery of their accountability and the development of their careers
Well-developed business acumen
Tertiary qualification desirable, but not a requirement
Sound organizational skills, including multitasking, time-management and influencing without authority
High level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high attention to detail
About MEPAU
Mitsui E&P Australia Pty Ltd (MEPAU) is an Australian subsidiary of the global Mitsui & Co., Ltd. group and is responsible for driving growth in energy investments in the region. We are focused on establishing a responsible, reliable and sustainable supply of energy to meet growing demands, with interests in various onshore and offshore projects in Australia, and we are a rapidly growing operator in the Perth Basin.
MEPAU is committed to creating a workplace where you will be challenged, supported and developed to achieve your potential, whilst providing you with a rewarding career in an exciting industry.
Please Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank you for your understanding. No agencies please.
