Environmental Approvals Lead — PNG Travel

NES Fircroft; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced environmental professional to oversee regulatory approvals for major projects, ensuring compliance with statutory commitments and environmental management plans.

The role includes frequent international travel to Papua New Guinea every six weeks, close collaboration with project teams, regulators and stakeholders, and translating complex regulations into practical deliverables.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing environmental approvals, management plans and approval conditions.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, regulatory processes and compliance.
• Experience engaging with regulators and government authorities.
• Experience in Papua New Guinea regulatory environment and CEPA familiarity.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track statutory environmental approvals, including milestones.
• Prepare, review and coordinate environmental management plans and regulatory docs.
• Maintain compliance registers and monitor obligations during execution.
• Build relationships with regulators and authorities in Papua New Guinea.
• Represent the project in regulatory meetings and site visits in PNG.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction and project teams to integrate requirements.
• Identify environmental risks and compliance issues, proposing solutions.
• Coordinate environmental consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Provide clear guidance on regulatory status and environmental risks to leadership.

Skills

Environmental approvals

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory liaison

Project delivery

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced environmental professional to oversee regulatory approvals for major projects, ensuring compliance with statutory commitments and environmental management plans.

The role includes frequent international travel to Papua New Guinea every six weeks, close collaboration with project teams, regulators and stakeholders, and translating complex regulations into practical deliverables.