Environmental Approvals Lead – Major Airport Projects

Melbourne Airport; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexible working arrangements

Airport car parking

Employee benefits scheme

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Melbourne Airport is seeking an experienced Environmental Approvals Manager to join the Planning team. You will lead environmental approval strategies for major airport developments, focusing on EPBC Act referrals and Major Development Plans under the Airports Act.

You will coordinate specialist environmental studies, engage regulators and provide expert advice to ensure environmental requirements are integrated in planning and design.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, management or related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in environmental assessment and approvals for major infrastructure.
• Experience managing EPBC Act referrals, assessments and approvals.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and approvals processes.
• Experience coordinating environmental studies, consultants, budgets and deliverables.
• Excellent analytical, writing and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with regulators, government agencies and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience with Major Development Plans under the Airports Act is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver environmental approval strategies for major airport infrastructure and development projects.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of EPBC Act referrals, environmental assessments, approval applications and variations.
• Coordinate environmental studies and documentation supporting Major Development Plans under the Airports Act.
• Manage specialist environmental consultants, budgets, schedules and technical deliverables.
• Review environmental assessments, identify potential risks and provide practical recommendations to project teams.
• Work with Planning, Major Projects and Environment & Sustainability teams to integrate environmental requirements into project design and delivery.
• Engage with government regulators and stakeholders to progress approvals and resolve complex assessment matters.
• Manage approval timelines, regulatory requirements and environmental risks to support key project milestones.
• Coordinate the handover of environmental approval conditions and commitments to the teams responsible for implementation and compliance.

Skills

Environmental approvals

EPBC Act experience

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Regulatory affairs

Education

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science/management

Job description

Melbourne Airport is seeking an experienced Environmental Approvals Manager to join the Planning team. You will lead environmental approval strategies for major airport developments, focusing on EPBC Act referrals and Major Development Plans under the Airports Act.

You will coordinate specialist environmental studies, engage regulators and provide expert advice to ensure environmental requirements are integrated in planning and design.