Closure and Environmental Liabilities Specialist

The opportunity

As our Closure and Environmental Liabilities Specialist, you will provide technical advice regarding closure strategies, closure cost estimating, and closure implementation across the mining, oil and gas, and energy sectors. This is a Senior Consultant level position.

Key responsibilities

- Support our clients to manage their asset closure strategies and costs.
- Support EY’s financial assurance teams to assess the reasonableness of closure plans and cost estimates underlying 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 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, agile team and environment.
- Outstanding project and time‑management skills and written and oral communication skills.

Preferred skills and attributes

- Knowledge of closure policy, legislation, guidance and standards across Australia and a good understanding of the legislative trends relating to asset closure.
- Experience completing or participating in financial assurance processes.
- Experience working on operating sites.

What we offer you

- Career development : At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences.
- Flexible 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 up to 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.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and our business. 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 at or (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third‑party provider.

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📌 Closure and Environmental Liabilities Specialist (City of Sydney)
🏢 EY Studio+ Nederland
📍 City of Sydney