Principal Environmental Assessment & Approvals Consultant

Onterris, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris, Inc. is seeking a Principal Environmental Assessment and Approvals Consultant to join our Adelaide team. The role involves delivering approvals strategy for major clients across SA and nationally, plus leading client meetings and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or Planning, deep knowledge of SA and interstate environmental approvals, and proven report-writing experience. This is a senior, on-site position in Adelaide.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Planning or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental approvals and impact assessments for SA and/or interstate.
• Strong understanding of state and Commonwealth environmental legislation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing reports, referrals, EIS/EMP submissions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver approvals strategy for major clients across South Australia and nationally.
• Perform business development by bringing in new clients to the business.
• Present and lead external meetings with clients.
• Successfully manage multiple projects at any one time.
• Develop and review quality management systems.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

Skills

Environmental approvals knowledge

Report writing

Client communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science/Planning

Job description

Principal Environmental Assessment and Approvals Consultant – Adelaide

We are looking for a Principal Environmental Assessment and Approvals Consultant to join our Adelaide team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver approvals strategy for major clients across South Australia and nationally.
• Perform business development by bringing in new clients to the business.
• Present and lead external meetings with clients.
• Successfully manage multiple projects at any one time.
• Develop and review quality management systems.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications from a recognised institute in Environmental Science, Planning or a 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.