Principal Environmental Approvals & Strategy Lead

Onterris; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris seeks a Principal Environmental Assessment and Approvals Consultant to join our Adelaide team. This role leads approvals strategies for major clients across South Australia and nationally, develops new business, and presents at client meetings.

You will manage multiple projects, contribute to quality management systems, and mentor junior staff as part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team committed to environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications from a recognised institute in Environmental Science, Planning or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental approvals and impact assessments for South Australia and/or interstate.
• Solid understanding of state and Commonwealth environmental legislation.
• Proven experience in preparing and reviewing reports, referrals, EIS/EMP documentation and submissions.

Responsibilities

• Delivering approvals strategy for major clients across South Australia and nationally.
• Performing business development by bringing in new clients to the business.
• Presenting and leading external meetings with clients.
• Successfully managing multiple projects at any one time.
• Developing and reviewing quality management systems.
• Mentoring and training junior staff.

Skills

Environmental approvals

Impact assessments

Legislation knowledge

Report writing

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or Planning

Job description

Onterris seeks a Principal Environmental Assessment and Approvals Consultant to join our Adelaide team. This role leads approvals strategies for major clients across South Australia and nationally, develops new business, and presents at client meetings.

You will manage multiple projects, contribute to quality management systems, and mentor junior staff as part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team committed to environmental stewardship.