Senior Environmental Impact Lead - Flexible/Hybrid

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave

Holiday swap options

Professional development & study leave

Global career opportunities

Job summary

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a senior environmental professional to integrate ecology with project approvals, guiding clients through complex biodiversity challenges and regulatory processes.

You will lead assessments, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff and contribute to business development while ensuring high technical quality and client satisfaction across projects in Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, environmental management, natural resource management, planning or related discipline.
• Significant environmental consulting experience, ideally at Senior, Principal or comparable level.
• Experience in ecology and biodiversity assessment with exposure to environmental impact assessment or approvals.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth and relevant Queensland environmental and planning approval frameworks.
• Experience managing complex projects, multidisciplinary teams, budgets, programs and client relationships.
• Strong communication, leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to contribute to proposals and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental impact assessments and State and Commonwealth approval processes.
• Apply ecological values, biodiversity risks and sensitive design to develop practical approval strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee the preparation of environmental assessments, management plans and approval documentation.
• Provide strategic advice to clients while managing project scope, budgets, programs, resources and technical quality.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders, while contributing to proposals and business development.
• Mentor team members and support growth of Ecology and Impact Assessment & Permitting practices.

Skills

Senior-level ecology experience

Ecology and biodiversity assessment

Environmental approvals knowledge

Education

Degree in ecology/environmental science/environmental management/natural resource management/planning

Job description

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a senior environmental professional to integrate ecology with project approvals, guiding clients through complex biodiversity challenges and regulatory processes.

You will lead assessments, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff and contribute to business development while ensuring high technical quality and client satisfaction across projects in Australia.