Environmental Approvals Lead: Mining & Infrastructure

Talent; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking an experienced Environmental Approvals Specialist to support major mining and infrastructure developments in Western Australia. You will deliver robust environmental impact assessments and progress applications under WA Part IV and Commonwealth EPBC requirements.

You will lead approvals strategies, coordinate assessments, manage consultants, and communicate with internal stakeholders. Location: Western Australia; contract duration to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Environmental Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant environmental experience; ideally 5-8 years in resources, consulting or a related government department.
• Strong working knowledge of State and Federal environmental legislation, especially Part IV and EPBC assessment pathways.
• Advanced technical report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confident Microsoft Office user.
• Desirable: GIS capability and knowledge of the Pilbara environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental approvals aligned to project and business objectives.
• Conduct and coordinate environmental impact assessments for operational sites and new projects.
• Prepare, review and submit environmental approval applications and supporting documentation.
• Develop approvals strategies, provide specialist advice and manage environmental studies.
• Manage and supervise environmental consultants and contractors.
• Communicate approvals requirements, status, risks and outcomes to internal stakeholders.
• Undertake site visits when required.

Skills

Environmental approvals

Environmental impact assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Technical report writing

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or equivalent

Tools

GIS software (ArcGIS)

Project management software

Job description

Talent is seeking an experienced Environmental Approvals Specialist to support major mining and infrastructure developments in Western Australia. You will deliver robust environmental impact assessments and progress applications under WA Part IV and Commonwealth EPBC requirements.

You will lead approvals strategies, coordinate assessments, manage consultants, and communicate with internal stakeholders. Location: Western Australia; contract duration to be confirmed.