Environmental Advisor - Approvals

The Technical and Engineering Network; Western Australia; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career advancement

Descripción de la vacante

A leading consultancy in Western Australia is seeking an Environmental Consultant for office-based tasks focusing on analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Key duties include conducting environmental assessments, leading investigations, and preparing technical reports. The ideal candidate has a degree in environmental science or ecology, significant consulting experience, and ability to mentor junior team members. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.

Formación

• Significant experience in environmental consulting as a scientist/advisor.
• 2+ years experience in a variety of environmental services.
• Proven experience in leading field surveys.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake due diligence and risk assessments for projects.
• Support drafting of environmental approvals.
• Collect and review compliance information.

Conocimientos

Environmental consulting

Compliance and approvals

Team leadership

Risk assessments

Proposal development

Educación

Degree in environmental science or ecology

Descripción del empleo

Pay Range

A$80,000.00/yr – A$117,000.00/yr

Location

Location: Perth, WA

Salary

Salary: up to 117K including Super

About the Role

As an Environmental Consultant with our client, a lead in the Urban & Infrastructure Industry in Western Australia, you will focus on office‑based tasks including analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, specializing in impact assessments and approval compliance. Your responsibilities include leading state‑wide intrusive investigations, conducting site inspections, and preparing technical reports for environmental assessments. Your role will utilize expertise in compliance and approval guidance to inform decisions and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking due diligence / risk assessments (submitted as Impact Assessment Requests) of operational maintenance and projects and advising of requirements to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Supporting drafting and development of Native Vegetation Clearing Permits, referrals and other environmental approvals from DWER (Department of Water and Environmental Regulation).
• Collecting and reviewing approvals compliance information.

The Benefits

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Key Criteria

• Degree qualification in environmental science or ecology discipline, zoology.
• Significant consulting experience as an environmental scientist / advisor within the compliance and approvals sector.
• 2+ years experience in various environmental services.
• Proven experience in proposal development and project management and working as part of a team.
• Proven experience in supervision of junior team members, with the ability to mentor, and taking a leading role in field surveys.
• Ability to deliver critical project outcomes under pressure with enthusiasm and drive.

About the client

Our client is a leading consultancy in Western Australia within the urban space. They have a strong relationship spanning over 30+ years and have a pipeline of work of 10‑15 years.

About us

The Technical & Engineering Network (TEN) is an independently owned and managed Western Australian recruitment business. We think of ourselves as a local company with international standards – the nexus between good talent and great opportunities! Our specialist recruiters bring together high‑level professional candidates and employers in the technical and engineering markets. With over 70 years of combined experience, we’ve been offering complete end‑to‑end recruitment solutions for top‑ranking employers in the construction, infrastructure, mining, utilities, renewables, manufacturing, and oil & gas sectors.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Civil Engineering and Environmental Services

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