Environmental Consultant - Approvals (Perth WA)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Additional leave

Professional registrations

Wellbeing support

Banking discounts

Wellbeing coach

Job summary

ERM is seeking an Environmental Consultant to join our Perth team. You will support environmental, planning and regulatory documentation for mining, energy, infrastructure and development projects, and contribute to environmental impact assessments and approvals strategies.

You will engage with clients and government agencies, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and help maintain ERM's high standards for environmental reporting, governance and delivery across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in environmental consulting, government, mining, energy, infrastructure or a related field.
• Proficiency with Environmental Protection Act 1986 and/or Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and/or the Mining Act 1978.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise technical documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid Australian driver's licence and willingness to undertake occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of environmental, planning and regulatory approval documentation for a range of mining, energy, infrastructure and development projects.
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of environmental impact assessments, approvals strategies and associated regulatory approvals.
• Undertake desktop research, data review and analysis to support project assessments and approvals documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of high-quality technical reports, management plans, submissions, permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Support engagement with clients, government agencies, technical specialists and other project stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule and to a high standard.
• Monitor project progress and support project managers with scope, schedule, budget and risk management activities.
• Maintain an understanding of relevant environmental legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations and client meetings as required.
• Support the management of project documentation, records and quality assurance processes in accordance with ERM procedures.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, business development activities and client relationship management initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ERM is seeking an Environmental Consultant to join our team in Perth. ERM is rapidly growing in capability and capacity to help our clients face the growing challenges of developing and operating sustainable projects. As such, you will be part of a highly successful team responsible for driving key renewable energy projects forward through consulting on environmental approvals to support our sustainable business locally, while networking with ERM's global teams to share best practices across the industries. This is an opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career to the next level with a global leader in sustainability and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of environmental, planning and regulatory approval documentation for a range of mining, energy, infrastructure and development projects.
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of environmental impact assessments, approvals strategies and associated regulatory approvals.
• Undertake desktop research, data review and analysis to support project assessments and approvals documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of high-quality technical reports, management plans, submissions, permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Support engagement with clients, government agencies, technical specialists and other project stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule and to a high standard.
• Monitor project progress and support project managers with scope, schedule, budget and risk management activities.
• Maintain an understanding of relevant environmental legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations and client meetings as required.
• Support the management of project documentation, records and quality assurance processes in accordance with ERM procedures.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, business development activities and client relationship management initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in environmental consulting, government, mining, energy, infrastructure or a related field.
• Experience working with the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and/or Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and/or the Mining Act 1978.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise technical documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid Australian driver's licence and willingness to undertake occasional travel, including regional and remote travel.

What ERM can offer you in this position

• The environmental approvals team has been successful in securing tenders allowing you to be involved at the leading edge of key energy and mining projects as we collectively strive towards net zero.
• The leadership team boast longevity with ERM and can offer you the type of mentorship, coaching and industry skills that surpasses many other organisations, this can result in accelerated career growth in the environmental industry.
• ERM offers flexible working arrangements and believe in optimal work-life balance.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Professional registrations and memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programs including mental and physical health wellness support, confidential access to a wellbeing coach and discounts with a range of retailers.
• ERM has an Employee Banking Solutions Program where you can take advantage of a range of preferential rates, banking discounts, fee waivers and more.
• Opportunity to join and work in local communities through the ERM Foundation.
• Discretionary performance bonusses.
• Continuous training and development.

Who We Are

As the world's leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM beliefs that include Together we Challenge, Expertise is our Superpower, and Impact Ignites us. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you for your interest in ERM. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.