Associate/Principal Marine EIA & Approvals Specialist

SLR Consulting; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Perth seeks an experienced Marine Approvals Specialist to lead projects across marine, port and coastal developments. You will manage environmental assessments, coordinate diverse teams and liaise with regulators to advance approvals.

The role requires a strong background in WA Part IV/Part V processes and EPBC referrals, with 8+ years in environmental consulting and a track record of client management and business development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, or related field.
• 8+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• Strong knowledge of WA Part IV & Part V approvals.
• Experience with EPBC Act referrals and assessments.
• Marine, coastal or port development experience.
• Proven leadership, mentoring and business development capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead marine projects from concept to implementation.
• Advise on Part IV, Part V and EPBC approval pathways and strategy.
• Manage environmental assessments for marine, port and coastal developments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, technical specialists and subcontractors.
• Prepare and review EIA and regulatory documentation.
• Manage client relationships, budgets, milestones and deliverables.
• Liaise with regulators, government agencies and stakeholders.
• Support business development and growth of marine approvals services.

Skills

Marine approvals

Project leadership

Client management

Environmental impact assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Management/Ecology

Job description

SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high-quality tailored services. With 1,000+ staff in APAC alone, we provide 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. We celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results.

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Marine Approvals Specialist who has strong technical environmental impact assessment, project leadership and client management capabilities to join our Perth team.

This role will provide the opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects, including marine and port developments, major infrastructure, and government projects, while helping shape and lead the continued growth of SLR’s marine approvals capabilities.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Your role will include:

• Leading marine projects through all stages from concept to implementation
• Provide advice on Part IV, Part V and EPBC approval pathways and strategy.
• Manage environmental assessments for marine, port and coastal developments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, technical specialists and subcontractors.
• Prepare and review environmental impact assessment and regulatory approval documentation.
• Manage client relationships, project budgets, milestone tracking, and deliverables.
• Liaise with regulators, government agencies and project stakeholders.
• Support business development, proposals and growth of the marine and approvals practice.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, or a related field.
• 8+ years’ environmental consulting experience, ideally across government and private-sector projects.
• Strong knowledge of WA Part IV and Part V environmental approvals.
• Proven experience with EPBC Act referrals and assessments.
• Marine, coastal or port development experience required.
• Experience leading environmental impact assessments and coordinating technical studies.
• Strong project management, client and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and business development capability.

Our Benefits

We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients and the environment. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

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Next Steps

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. 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.