Environmental Advisor
Environmental Advisor
Reference:
470
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
West Perth
Industry:
Mining, Resources & Energy
Salary:
Around $160k - $170k + Super + Bonus - Negotiable
Date Published:
29-07-2026
Details:
Their environment team is growing and they are after an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to support the manager with approvals and technical work.
This is a hands-on role for someone who knows mining approvals inside out and can get stuck in without a lot of hand-holding. You will have real ownership of your work and a manager who trusts you to run with it.
What you'll be doing
- Preparing and reviewing environmental approval submissions (Part IV and Part V of the EP Act, the Mining Act and the EPBC Act)
- Section 40 applications and Programmes of Works, including liaising with regulators
- Coordinating consultants and mobilising biological and technical surveys
- Reviewing environmental data and pulling together compliance reports
- Supporting the EMS and keeping GIS and spatial data up to date
- A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or similar
- Around 6+ years' experience with a strong mining approvals background
- Good working knowledge of WA and Commonwealth environmental legislation
- QGIS skills, plus Word and Excel for report writing
- Someone self-sufficient who can hit the ground running
- A valid WA driver's licence and a National Police Clearance
- Around $160,000 - $170,000 base + super, plus a discretionary bonus
- A Perth based office role with the odd short site trip - no FIFO
- A funded project moving from feasibility into construction, with real approvals work across the lifecycle
- A flexible, relaxed team with progressive leadership and sensible hours
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