Environmental Impact & Approvals Lead — Townsville Relocation

AECOM Corporation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Impact Assessment Lead to drive complex EIA and approvals work in a hybrid role, relocating to Townsville. You will connect ecology with project approvals, guiding clients through regulatory processes and delivering meaningful outcomes.

The role requires senior-level ecology expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor staff while growing AECOM’s ecology and approvals practice in Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, environmental management, natural resource management, planning or related discipline.
• Significant environmental consulting experience, ideally at Senior, Principal or comparable level.
• Experience in ecology and biodiversity assessment with exposure to environmental impact assessment or approvals.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth and relevant Queensland environmental and planning approval frameworks.
• Experience managing complex projects, multidisciplinary teams, budgets, programs and client relationships.
• Strong communication, leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to contribute to proposals and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental impact assessments and State and Commonwealth approval processes.
• Apply ecological values, biodiversity risks and sensitive design to develop practical approval strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee the preparation of environmental assessments, management plans and approval documentation.
• Provide strategic advice to clients while managing project scope, budgets, programs, resources and technical quality.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders, while contributing to proposals and business development.
• Mentor team members and support the continued growth of AECOM’s Ecology and Impact Assessment & Permitting practices.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Ecology & biodiversity assessment

Communication skills

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in ecology/environmental sciences/related discipline

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Impact Assessment Lead to drive complex EIA and approvals work in a hybrid role, relocating to Townsville. You will connect ecology with project approvals, guiding clients through regulatory processes and delivering meaningful outcomes.

The role requires senior-level ecology expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor staff while growing AECOM’s ecology and approvals practice in Australia.