Environmental Approvals Manager

Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexible working arrangements

Wellness day & leave options

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Melbourne Airport is seeking an experienced Environmental Approvals Manager to lead environmental approval strategies for major airport developments. You will guide EPBC Act referrals, environmental assessments, and development-plan processes, coordinating with Planning, Environment & Sustainability and Major Projects teams to integrate environmental requirements into design and delivery.

You will manage specialist studies, budgets and consultants, engage regulators, and drive timelines to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in environmental assessment and approvals for major infrastructure or development projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver environmental approval strategies for major airport projects.
• Lead EPBC Act referrals, environmental assessments, and approvals.
• Coordinate environmental studies and documentation for Major Development Plans under the Airports Act.
• Manage environmental consultants, budgets and timelines.
• Review assessments and provide practical recommendations to project teams.
• Engage regulators and stakeholders to progress approvals and resolve complex matters.

Skills

Environmental approvals

Regulatory engagement

Environmental legislation

Project coordination

Education

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science/management

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Approvals Manager to join our Planning team at Melbourne Airport.

As Melbourne Airport continues to deliver significant infrastructure investment, securing timely and effective environmental approvals is critical to supporting our future growth.

In this role, you'll lead environmental approval strategies and assessments for major airport developments, with a particular focus on approvals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) and environmental assessments supporting Major Development Plans.

Working closely with our Planning, Environment & Sustainability and Major Projects teams, you'll coordinate specialist environmental studies, engage with regulators and provide expert advice to ensure environmental requirements are considered throughout project planning and design.

This is an opportunity to influence major infrastructure developments and contribute to the sustainable growth of one of Australia's most important aviation gateways.

Key responsibilities

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years' experience in environmental assessment and approvals for major infrastructure or development projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing EPBC Act referrals, assessments and approvals.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, regulatory approval processes and environmental impact assessment requirements.
• Experience scoping and managing specialist environmental studies, consultants, budgets and deliverables.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with regulators, government agencies and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and complex approval requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical environmental information into practical advice.
• Experience with Major Development Plans under the Airports Act and environmental approvals within an airport environment will be highly regarded.

About the Company:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.