Principal Environmental Approvals Lead for Major Infrastructure

Redland City Council

Redland City

On-site

AUD 119,000 - 126,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development
Generous leave entitlements
Flexible working options
Employee benefits
Parental leave

Job summary

Redland City Council is seeking a Principal Environmental Approvals Adviser to lead environmental, planning and heritage approval pathways for major wastewater projects. You will provide expert technical reviews of assessments and submissions, engage with regulators, and coordinate with project teams to secure timely approvals.

The role requires significant experience in environmental approvals, strong regulatory knowledge, and a collaborative leadership style to drive sustainable outcomes for

Qualifications

  • Significant experience leading environmental, planning and heritage approvals for complex projects.
  • Proven ability to secure approvals with government agencies and regulators.
  • Strong knowledge of Commonwealth, State and Local Government environmental and planning legislation.
  • Experience preparing environmental assessments, approvals and supporting technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead environmental, planning and heritage approval pathways for major wastewater projects.
  • Provide expert advice and technical review of assessments and submissions.
  • Identify approval risks and develop practical strategies for timely outcomes.
  • Engage with State and Federal regulators and agencies to secure approvals.
  • Coordinate with project teams and consultants to deliver approvals and compliance.

Skills

Environmental approvals
Regulatory strategy
Stakeholder engagement
Project leadership
Technical advisory

Education

Environmental Science degree

Job description

Redland City Council is seeking a Principal Environmental Approvals Adviser to lead environmental, planning and heritage approval pathways for major wastewater projects. You will provide expert technical reviews of assessments and submissions, engage with regulators, and coordinate with project teams to secure timely approvals.

The role requires significant experience in environmental approvals, strong regulatory knowledge, and a collaborative leadership style to drive sustainable outcomes for

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