Strategic Leader, Environmental Assessment & Management

FVC; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee benefits package

Professional development

Bonuses

Work culture

Job summary

FVC in Western Australia is seeking an experienced environmental practitioner to lead and shape our Environmental Assessment & Management (EAM) team, delivering high‑quality EIA, approvals and compliance across sectors to support sustainable development.

You will mentor consultants, drive business development, strengthen client relationships and collaborate with our Biological team to integrate environmental outcomes into every project, helping set the strategic direction of the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in environmental science or equivalent is required.
• 7+ years' experience in environmental impact assessment and management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• Experience in project management, preferably in consult­ing.
• Experience in EIA, environmental approvals and compliance.
• Proven client relationship management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Environmental Assessment and Management (EAM) team.
• Mentor consultants across the company.
• Support recruitment, succession planning and growth initiatives.
• Lead and deliver diverse projects across sectors (EIA, approvals, compliance, conservation).
• Strengthen client relationships and collaborate with the Biological team.
• Contribute to strategic direction of the broader business.

Skills

Team leadership

Environmental policy & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Mentoring/people development

Education

Bachelor degree in environmental science

Job description

FVC in Western Australia is seeking an experienced environmental practitioner to lead and shape our Environmental Assessment & Management (EAM) team, delivering high‑quality EIA, approvals and compliance across sectors to support sustainable development.

You will mentor consultants, drive business development, strengthen client relationships and collaborate with our Biological team to integrate environmental outcomes into every project, helping set the strategic direction of the business.