AddressAbout Us
Senex is world-class supplier of affordable, reliable, and secure energy - committed to delivering essential energy for life.
We're proudly local with operations located near Wandoan and Roma in Queensland's Surat Basin.
The energy we proudly provide is essential to our modern lives and for the thriving communities we serve.
As a critical energy provider to Australia's manufacturing industry, supporting thousands of workers who make essential goods - from bricks to plasterboard to glass bottles.
Senex is proud to play our part in the global energy transformation, delivering essential energy for the journey to a cleaner energy future.
Our Head Office is in Brisbane, and we also have offices close to our producing assets in Roma and Wandoan, Queensland.
Our Culture
We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered to genuinely make a difference.
Our roles are broad with diverse accountabilities which provides for interesting and challenging work as well as great opportunities for professional and personal development.
We offer a high-performance work environment where employees are encouraged to continuously improve the way we do things in the pursuit of fit for purpose practices and solutions that are efficient, effective and sustainable.
We value integrity and collaboration and are committed to strong delivery and performance for our teammates, our customers, and the communities in which we operate.
About the role
It's an exciting time to join Senex with the recent announcement that we plan to invest more than A$1 billion in a major expansion of our Atlas and Roma North natural gas assets.
As the Approvals Manager, you will lead a dynamic team responsible for securing and managing approvals crucial for exploration and production activities. This pivotal role offers strategic leadership opportunities and exposure to various facets of Senex's operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Approvals Team in obtaining and maintaining necessary approvals for exploration and production activities.
- Develop and implement Regulatory Approvals Plans and Strategies to align with Senex's strategic objectives.
- Manage tenure and cultural heritage compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations.
- Cultivate positive relationships with key regulators, stakeholders, and industry bodies.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to the approvals team.
The role in more detail:
Tenure Management:
- Oversee the entire lifecycle of tenement applications, from initial submissions to renewals.
- Oversee all tenure reporting obligations including production, reserves and well completion reports.
- Collaborate with environment, land management and project teams to ensure compliance with tenement conditions.
- Monitor tenement expiry dates and proactively initiate renewal processes.
- Ensure compliance with all overlapping tenure obligations, including obtaining Joint Interaction and Joint Development Plans with overlapping tenure holders.
Cultural Heritage:
- Assist with cultural heritage negotiations including consultation with Indigenous communities.
- Supervise the coordination of cultural heritage assessments, respecting the significance of land and heritage sites and compliance with Cultural Heritage Management Agreements.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with Indigenous stakeholders.
Project Approvals:
- Lead the approvals process for gas exploration and production projects including engaging with Infrastructure (pipelines and compression facilities) and Well Delivery Project Teams within Senex.
- Engage with local councils and Department of Main Roads to obtain and manage all necessary approvals and permits for road usage.
- Engage with overlapping tenure holders to obtain all necessary third party infrastructure crossing agreements.
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- 8+ years' experience in project approvals, tenure administration, or related fields.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
- Results-oriented with advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in developing compliance systems and processes.
- Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
- Familiarity with Queensland CSG regulatory landscape is advantageous.
Behaviours (Based on Senex Values):
- Effective planning and prioritization skills.-
- Proactive, innovative, and accountable approach to problem-solving.
- Drive and focus on generating positive results.
- Open communication and teamwork.
- Respect and integrity in all interactions.
Join Our Team:
If you are passionate about driving excellence in approvals management and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Senex. Join us in shaping the future of energy while upholding our core values of safety, integrity, and teamwork.
What's in it for you?
- Attractive, market competitive remuneration package and the ability to grow your career in a growing company.
- An inclusive team of industry experts who promote collaboration and innovation.
- Opportunity to be involved in our Digital Transformation program of work.
- Celebrated success stories with 'Living the Senex Values' Awards.
- A range of health and wellness benefits.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave.
Applications
All applications should include a cover letter which addresses your suitability for the position, along with a current resume. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
Deadline for applications is the 13th of May 2024.
