Senior Environmental Approvals Lead

AECOM; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave

Public holiday swaps

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Environmental impact assessment

Environmental approvals

Environmental planning

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science or related

Job description

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.