Environmental Approvals Lead

Aurecon Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking an Environmental Approvals Lead in Perth, Western Australia. The role sits within the WA Environment and Planning team, supporting energy, resources, transport, land and water sectors, and government projects.

Responsibilities include leading referrals and approvals processes, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and advising clients on compliance and best practices, with a strong focus on delivering outcomes for development projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, or similar
• Experience in managing and coordinating permits, licences and approvals including EPBC Act, WA Environmental Protection Act and Mining Act WA
• Experience in environmental impact assessment and environmental management
• Experience in project management/consulting with strong financial delivery acumen
• Experience liaising with internal teams, external stakeholders and government officials to ensure compliance and timely progression
• Defence clearance eligibility is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Prepare referrals/approvals documents/licence applications and permits under Commonwealth and WA environmental approvals legislation
• Input into fee proposals and tender submissions; manage sub-consultants and lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Interact with clients; maintain relationships and pursue business development opportunities across Energy, Resources, Infrastructure and Land development
• Provide technical direction and oversight to the Environmental Approvals

Job description

Environmental Approvals Lead

Want to bring ideas to life? You're in the right place. We've been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. So why choose Aurecon? It really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything - from the local community to the sustainability of our clients' businesses - to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for? How will your ideas contribute to shaping what's next? Aurecon's Western Australian Environment and Planning team have a strong capability from project planning and feasibility to construction on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects across both WA and Australia. We're currently looking for an Environmental Approvals Lead to join our Perth business. You will play an integral part in a team that 'bring ideas to life' for our clients across the energy, resources, transport, land and water, built environment and government sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Use your experience in applying Commonwealth and Western Australian environmental approvals legislation to prepare referrals/approvals documents/licence applications and permits, providing high quality guidance and advice to our clients.
• Have input into preparing fee proposals and tender submissions, assessing and reporting on technical documentation, leading multi-disciplinary project teams, managing sub-consultants, and delivery of projects.
• Interact with internal and external clients, proactively maintain client relationships and business development opportunities, providing sound advice that meets client needs across Energy, Resources, Infrastructure and Land development industries.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to the Environmental Approvals.

Requirements

What are we looking for from you? You'll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

To be successful, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, or similar
• Experience in managing and coordinating the process of obtaining necessary permits, licences and approvals. This would ideally include application of the requirements under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act), Environmental Protection Act WA 1986 (Part IV and Part V), and Mining Act WA 1978.
• Experience in environmental impact assessment and environmental management.
• Experience in project management and/or consulting, with strong project financial delivery acumen.
• Experience in liaising with internal teams, external stakeholders, and government officials to ensure compliance and timely project/approval progression for development projects Demonstrated strengths in technical leadership and mentoring, development and growth
• Strong understanding of mining, energy and/or industrial projects would be beneficial.
• Full time preferred.
• Defence clearance eligibility is desirable but not essential.

Future with us

• We champion inclusivity, flexibility and career growth
• Supporting you with mentoring, training and wellbeing programs
• Competitive leave arrangements

Remember, it's you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued.

Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com

Company Information

We've re-imagined engineering. Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! Think engineering. Think again. Find out more here.