Environmental Impact Assessor - EIA Project Lead

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne, VIC seeks a fixed-term Environment Impact Assessment specialist to coordinate EIA tasks and advise on complex environmental approvals. The role requires project management, strong communication, and collaborative problem solving within government and with external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will contribute to improving EIA systems, build cross-team relationships, and deliver decisions aligned with Victorian government

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated depth of technical expertise in environment impact assessment (EIA) and related environmental approval processes.
• Proven skills and experience in effectively project managing EIA and approvals processes for complex/significant projects.
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EIA tasks and provide timely, well-evidenced advice to support robust environmental decisions.
• Support improvements to EIA systems and guidance in line with government requirements and organisational values.
• Build effective relationships and work collaboratively across teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in environment/related field

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne, VIC seeks a fixed-term Environment Impact Assessment specialist to coordinate EIA tasks and advise on complex environmental approvals. The role requires project management, strong communication, and collaborative problem solving within government and with external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will contribute to improving EIA systems, build cross-team relationships, and deliver decisions aligned with Victorian government