Environmental Approvals and Compliance Specialist

Recruit Shop • Full-time • Perth • 5d ago

EARN Up to $133,000 pa + Super + Performance-Based Bonuses
Award-Winning Environmental Consultancy with a Global Perspective
Remote Work From Home Role | Dynamic Work Environment

About The Company

Our client is an award-winning and globally recognised top 200 Environmental firm specialising in complex environmental challenges across various industries. Their expertise ranges from routine environmental monitoring to the complex design, operation, and decommissioning of assets. They pride themselves on their problem-solving capabilities and passion for delivering effective solutions to their clients.

About The Opportunity

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Manage and deliver environmental licensing and approval processes for State and Federal resource, industrial, and energy projects, while developing strategies for approvals and compliance on medium to large-scale projects
Develop and implement environmental management systems, plans, policies, and procedures, including Mine Closure Plans, rehabilitation cost estimates, and Environmental Management Plans for design and construction
Ensure regulatory compliance through assurance activities, environmental risk identification and management, and by reviewing legislation, guidelines, licenses, and permits to provide compliance advice
Prepare regulatory approval applications, management plans, compliance documents, and offer written advice on approval processes and regulatory matters
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for desktop and field investigations, conduct site inspections, and manage field assurance activities, including occasional on-site fieldwork
Manage projects, develop bids, and build relationships with clients and stakeholders, with opportunities to contribute to decarbonisation, ESG initiatives, and environmental offset projects.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

5+ years of experience in Western Australia and Commonwealth resource approvals and compliance
A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field
A comprehensive understanding of Western Australia’s environmental legislative framework including the EP Act, Biodiversity Conservation Act, Mining Act, and Rights in Water and Irrigation Act.
A knowledge of State Agreements in WA and the Australian Commonwealth environmental framework and frameworks other than Western Australia is also desirable

You will also have:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Capability to review and interpret legislation and summarse technical documents for non-technical audiences
A pragmatic approach to technical interpretation and problem-solving
The ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate desktop and field investigations
A willingness to occasionally travel for field-based work