Senior Advisor, Environmental Approvals & EIA

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

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