Senior Advisor - EIA & Approvals

Perth Airport; Alpha; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic team culture

Modern facilities

Work-life balance

On-site parking

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking a Senior Advisor - EIA & Approvals to lead environmental impact assessments and statutory approvals across the Perth Airport estate. Reporting to the Approvals Manager, you will coordinate documentation, manage technical inputs and support decision-making with regulators, consultants and internal stakeholders.

You will work across planning, design, environment, heritage and project delivery teams, managing schedules, plans and compliance documentation while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and approvals processes.
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of approvals documentation in line with Airports Act 1996, EPBC Act 1999 and Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972.
• Plan and manage approvals schedules, priorities and deliverables to support project timelines.
• Oversee submission of management plans, technical reports and compliance documentation.
• Scope, procure and manage external consultants and ensure alignment to approvals outcomes.
• Provide specialist advice on approvals pathways, obligations, constraints and mitigation strategies.
• Build relationships with regulators, consultants, tenants and stakeholders to secure timely approvals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of environmental management and approvals processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Equivalent relevant qualification

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians

We are delivering a $5 billion infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi-storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience.

Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development.

About the role

Perth Airport is seeking a Senior Advisor - EIA & Approvals to lead the delivery and implementation of Environmental Impact Assessments and statutory approvals that support the development of the Perth Airport estate.

Reporting to the Approvals Manager, you will work across planning, design, environment, heritage and project delivery teams to coordinate approvals documentation, manage technical inputs and support clear, practical decision-making with regulators, consultants and internal stakeholders.

You will be comfortable working across multiple disciplines and responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Lead the coordination and preparation of approvals documentation in line with relevant legislation, including the Airports Act 1996, EPBC Act 1999 and Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972.

• Plan and manage approvals schedules, priorities and deliverables to support project timelines and broader business objectives.

• Oversee the preparation and submission of management plans, technical reports and compliance documentation to meet regulatory and project requirements.

• Scope, procure and manage external consultants, ensuring technical assessments are accurate, practical and aligned to approvals outcomes.

• Provide specialist advice to project teams on approvals pathways, obligations, constraints and mitigation strategies.

• Build effective relationships with regulators, consultants, tenants and internal stakeholders to support timely, high-quality approvals outcomes.

• Contribute to continuous improvement across environmental management, approvals processes, assurance and compliance practices.

About You

You are an experienced approvals professional with strong technical judgement, clear communication skills and the confidence to work across complex stakeholder environments. You bring a practical, solutions-focused approach and can translate legislative and environmental requirements into clear actions that support safe, compliant and sustainable project delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biological Science or an equivalent relevant qualification.

• At least 10 years’ demonstrated experience working across multiple disciplines and managing stakeholders in complex project environments.

• Experience delivering Commonwealth approvals, environmental impact assessments, management plans and compliance reports.

• Current knowledge and practical application of State and Federal environmental legislation, with Airports Act 1996 experience highly regarded.

• Experience managing approvals and post-approval processes for infrastructure projects.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports and explain complex regulatory information to a range of audiences.

• A collaborative style, strong planning capability and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and accountability.

Why Join Perth Airport?

We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You’ll be part of a forward-looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia.

Our benefits include:

• A dynamic and supportive team culture

• A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities

• A modern approach to work and life balance

• Competitive remuneration and company benefits

• Free on site parking

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

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