Strategic Environmental Approvals Lead (EPBC/Hybrid)

Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexible working arrangements

Fitness club access

Airport car parking

Additional leave days

Wellness Day

Employee discounts

Job summary

Melbourne Airport is seeking an experienced Environmental Approvals Manager to lead environmental approval strategies for major infrastructure projects, focusing on EPBC Act referrals and Major Development Plans. You will coordinate specialist studies, engage regulators and provide expert guidance to ensure environmental requirements are considered throughout planning and design.

The role involves working with Planning, Environment & Sustainability and Major Projects teams to deliver compliant,

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, technical writing and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with regulators and government agencies.
• Experience managing environmental studies, consultants, budgets and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver environmental approval strategies for major airport infrastructure and development projects.
• Lead EPBC Act referrals, environmental assessments, approval applications and variations.
• Coordinate environmental studies and documentation supporting Major Development Plans under the Airports Act.
• Manage environmental consultants, budgets, schedules and technical deliverables.
• Review environmental assessments, identify risks and provide practical recommendations to project teams.
• Integrate environmental requirements into project design and delivery with cross-functional teams.
• Engage regulators and stakeholders to progress approvals and resolve complex matters.
• Oversee approval timelines, regulatory requirements and environmental risks to milestones.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in environmental science or related discipline

Job description

Melbourne Airport is seeking an experienced Environmental Approvals Manager to lead environmental approval strategies for major infrastructure projects, focusing on EPBC Act referrals and Major Development Plans. You will coordinate specialist studies, engage regulators and provide expert guidance to ensure environmental requirements are considered throughout planning and design.

The role involves working with Planning, Environment & Sustainability and Major Projects teams to deliver compliant,