Senior Environmental Approvals Lead

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave

Holiday swaps

Continuous learning and growth support

Job summary

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd in Perth is seeking an environmental professional to join our Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) team. You will contribute to environmental impact assessments, approvals and management for major projects across Energy, Transport, Mining and Defence.

We welcome candidates at Professional, Senior or Principal level, with responsibilities tailored to experience and career goals. Strong collaboration and client engagement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental impact assessment, approvals and planning.
• Knowledge of WA/state and Commonwealth assessment processes.
• Experience preparing clear environmental reports and documentation.
• Experience managing projects within consulting or government environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative—able to mentor and deliver high-quality work.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate environmental impact assessments and approvals documentation.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to identify environmental risks in project planning.
• Engage with clients, regulators and stakeholders for timely outcomes.
• Coordinate activities, including resources, budgets and deliverables.
• Contribute to proposals and growth of the IAP practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Perth and AECOM's ANZ environmental practice.
• At senior levels, provide technical review, leadership and mentoring.

Skills

Environmental impact assessments

Environmental approvals

Environmental planning

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd in Perth is seeking an environmental professional to join our Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) team. You will contribute to environmental impact assessments, approvals and management for major projects across Energy, Transport, Mining and Defence.

We welcome candidates at Professional, Senior or Principal level, with responsibilities tailored to experience and career goals. Strong collaboration and client engagement skills are essential.