Environmental Impact Assessment Lead - Relocate to Townsville

AECOM
Perth
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Environmental & SustainabilityEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Mentoring","Client relationship management","Strategic advice"]

Lead environmental impact assessment work and State/Commonwealth approval processes by applying ecological values, biodiversity-risk insights, and sensitive design to develop approval strategies. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to produce environmental assessments, management plans, and approval documentation, while advising clients on scope, budgets, programs, resources, and technical quality. Build relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders, contribute to proposals and business development, and mentor team members within AECOM’s Ecology and Impact Assessment & Permitting practices.

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Environmental Impact Assessment Lead - Relocate to Townsville

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Job Summary

Lead environmental impact assessment work and State/Commonwealth approval processes by applying ecological values, biodiversity-risk insights, and sensitive design to develop approval strategies. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to produce environmental assessments, management plans, and approval documentation, while advising clients on scope, budgets, programs, resources, and technical quality. Build relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders, contribute to proposals and business development, and mentor team members within AECOM’s Ecology and Impact Assessment & Permitting practices.
Location: Perth
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Environmental & Sustainability
Seniority: Mid level

Key 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 preparation of environmental assessments, management plans, and approval documentation.
  • •Provide strategic client advice while managing scope, budgets, programs, resources, and technical quality.
  • •Mentor team members and support growth of Ecology and Impact Assessment & Permitting practices.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual LeaveLearning BudgetPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, environmental management, natural resource management, planning, or a 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.
Experience:Environmental consultingEcologyBiodiversityEnvironmental impact assessmentEnvironmental approvals
Education:Bachelor's in ecology, environmental science, environmental management, natural resource management, planning
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipMentoringClient relationship managementStrategic advice
Languages:English

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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