Senior Environmental Consultant - Hybrid Work & Impact

SLR Consulting; Darwin; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Darwin is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to deliver and manage a diverse portfolio of environmental assessment and management projects across the Northern Territory, providing trusted client advice and mentoring junior staff.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, sustainable outcomes, build strong client relationships, and contribute to business growth within a respected consultancy known for technical excellence and outstanding service.

Qualifications

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Planning, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, industry, or government.
• Experience delivering environmental assessments and regulatory approvals.
• Strong understanding of Northern Territory and Commonwealth environmental legislation, policies, and approval processes.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish trusted client relationships and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing Strategic Advice: Providing expert advice on environmental impact assessment, environmental management, and regulatory approval requirements to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Managing Projects: Managing environmental assessment, approvals, closure, rehabilitation, compliance, and environmental management projects from initiation through to delivery.
• Preparing Technical Deliverables: Preparing and reviewing high-quality impact assessments, management plans, technical reports, environmental studies, and regulatory submissions.
• Building Client Relationships: Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulators, Traditional Owners, and other key stakeholders.
• Leading Multidisciplinary Teams: Collaborating with and leading multidisciplinary project teams to deliver integrated solutions across a range of sectors.
• Mentoring Team Members: Supporting and mentoring junior consultants, sharing technical expertise, and contributing to team capability development.
• Contributing to Business Growth: Identifying opportunities within existing client relationships, supporting proposal development, and contributing to business development activities.

Skills

Environmental approvals expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Environmental Engineering / Planning

Job description

SLR Consulting in Darwin is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to deliver and manage a diverse portfolio of environmental assessment and management projects across the Northern Territory, providing trusted client advice and mentoring junior staff.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, sustainable outcomes, build strong client relationships, and contribute to business growth within a respected consultancy known for technical excellence and outstanding service.