Senior Approvals Advisor - Relocate to Perth

AECOM; Canberra; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave

Public holiday swaps

Learning and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

AECOM’s environmental practice in WA has an exciting opportunity for an environmental professional to join our Impact Assessment and Permitting team in Perth, with relocation assistance available.

You will work on environmental impact assessments, approvals, and management for major projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Australia and New Zealand to deliver practical, timely outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental impact assessment and approvals processes.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate environmental reports and documentation.
• Experience contributing to or managing projects in consulting, government, or related settings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build client and stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborative approach, sound judgment and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and coordinate environmental impact assessments, approvals, and environmental management plans.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to identify risks and integrate environmental considerations into planning and delivery.
• Engage with clients, regulators and stakeholders for timely project outcomes.
• Coordinate project activities including resources, budgets, and deliverables.
• Contribute to proposals and client relationships for the IAP practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Perth and AECOM’s Australia and New Zealand environmental practice.
• At senior levels, provide technical review, project leadership and mentoring.

Connaissances

Environmental impact assessment

Environmental approvals

Environmental planning

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science or related

Description du poste

Company Description

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Job Description

“AECOM has given me the opportunities, support and trust to build a career that's aligned with my ambitions and interests.” Lauren Spring, Sector Manager & Growth Lead - Environment, WA

Come grow with us.

AECOM’s environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to support environmental compliance, manage impacts and reduce risk throughout every stage of a project.

Our WA Environment Business has an exciting opportunity for an environmental professional to join our growing Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) team in Perth.

Looking for a lifestyle change? This opportunity offers the chance to relocate to Perth, one of Australia's most liveable cities, with its stunning beaches, year-round sunshine, and easy access to some of the country's most unique natural landscapes. Relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate to help support a smooth transition.

With a strong pipeline of work across Energy, Transport, Mining and Defence, you will contribute to environmental impact assessments, approvals and management for a diverse range of major projects. We are open to candidates at Professional, Senior or Principal level, with the responsibilities tailored to your experience and career goals.

What will a day in this role look like?

• Prepare and coordinate environmental impact assessments, approval documentation, constraints assessments, environmental management plans and other technical deliverables.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to identify environmental risks and ensure environmental considerations are incorporated throughout project planning, design and delivery.
• Engage with clients, regulators and stakeholders to support clear, practical and timely project outcomes.
• Coordinate project activities, including resources, programmes, budgets and deliverables, appropriate to your level of experience.
• Contribute to proposals, client relationships and the continued growth of our Impact Assessment and Permitting practice.
• Support and collaborate with colleagues across Perth and AECOM’s broader Australia and New Zealand environmental practice.
• At more senior levels, provide technical review, project leadership and mentoring to developing team members.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

• Relevant experience in environmental impact assessment, environmental approvals, environmental planning or a related area.
• Knowledge of WA State and/or Commonwealth environmental assessment and approvals processes.
• Experience preparing clear, accurate and well-structured environmental reports and approval documentation.
• Experience contributing to or managing projects within consulting, government, industry or a similar environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• A collaborative approach, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management, planning or a related discipline.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

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