Associate/Principal Consultant - Environmental Approvals, Closure and Management

SLR Consulting; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting Australia is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead the Environmental Approvals, Closure and Management team in Perth. The role requires senior expertise, 15+ years in a consulting or industry setting, and a track record in delivering WA/Commonwealth approvals.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, drive client relationships across WA and the region, and collaborate with the national EAC&M group.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in a consulting government or industry environment.
• Mentorship of team members and developing client relationships across the region.
• Experience delivering WA and Commonwealth approvals with up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policies and guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice regarding best practice environmental and management principles to clients and internal SLR team member.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of team business plans and strategies.
• Developing, facilitating and enhancing effective relationships with our clients and internal SLR team members.
• Leading the development of environmental impact assessments, management plans and supporting our clients through their compliance and closure journey.
• Working within and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across a range of sectors.
• Delivering clear and precise, high-quality reports.
• Occasional travel to site may be required.

Skills

Mining experience

Infrastructure experience

Renewables experience

Business development

Client management

Project management

Environmental legislation

Communication skills

WA Driver's Licence

NT legislation awareness

Land development/agribusiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

About the Business and the Role

With over 1000+ staff in our APAC region, SLR Consulting Australia is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. We provide global consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Consultant to join our recognised Environmental Approvals, Closure and Management team based in Perth. The team provides a wide range of project management, due diligence, environmental impact assessment and approvals under the EP Act, EPBC Act, BC Act and Mining Act. The EAC&M team works closely with other specialist teams in SLR to deliver a complete environmental service to clients across a range of sectors.

This role will best suit someone with 15+ years of experience within a consulting government or industry environment. With strengths mentorship of team members and developing client relationships across the region.

Working alongside the Perth EAM&C Team Lead, this role is pivotal to foster the continued growth and success of the business in Western Australia. We also work closely with colleagues based in Darwin, providing opportunities to support projects across both jurisdictions.

You will collaborate on projects and initiatives with the wider national EAC&M team as well as across multidisciplinary areas in the business. This role is pivotal in the continued development of the team and the growth of the discipline on a national scale.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Providing advice regarding best practice environmental and management principles to clients and internal SLR team member
• Assisting in the development and implementation of team business plans and strategies
• Developing, facilitating and enhancing effective relationships with our clients and internal SLR team members
• Leading the development of environmental impact assessments, management plans and supporting our clients through their compliance and closure journey
• Working within and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across a range of sectors
• Delivering clear and precise, high-quality reports
• Occasional travel to site may be required.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in the mining, infrastructure and renewables sectors is essential
• A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field
• Ability to win work through business development and demonstrated client management expertise
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects
• Demonstrated experience delivering WA and Commonwealth approvals, including an excellent and contemporary knowledge of environmental legislation and policies, standards and guidelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full working rights in Australia
• A valid WA Driver's Licence
• The following would be highly valued, but are not pre-requisites:
  • Experience working under Northern Territory legislation
  • Experience in the land development and/or agribusiness sectors

Benefits

At SLR we are proud of our technical excellence, collaboration without borders, and the opportunity to work alongside great people and clients. Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

You can find a comprehensive list here.

Next Steps

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Even if you do not meet 100% of the above listed requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.