Principal Environmental Scientist - Environmental Approvals and Compliance

EHS Support is looking for a Principal Environmental Scientist to join our Australian Approvals and Compliance team. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues from both EHS Support and AES (an integrated EHS Support company) to deliver approvals and compliance projects nationwide, whilst serving as a focal point for Queensland-based clients and projects. Projects will be focused on the resources sector, but there will also be opportunities to work in the development and sustainable energy sectors. This role has a strong business development component and offers the opportunity to grow and lead a Queensland-based approvals and compliance team, leveraging national expertise to deliver projects. You will also work closely with senior leadership to help realise our vision of being recognised as a top-tier provider of primary and secondary approvals. The work activities will be primarily office-based, although occasional travel for field-based work may be required. This position may also present opportunities to contribute to EHS Support’s developing business in decarbonisation/carbon transition, ESG and environmental offsets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop technical proposals and strengthen client relationships through business development.
• Develop new lines of service delivery leveraging your complementary skills and expertise with the national EHS Support/AES team.
• Assist in capacity-building and development of a high performing national compliance and approvals team.
• Lead environmental impact assessments and complex approvals processes.
• Manage projects within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Mentor junior and mid-level consultants to build their expertise in environmental approvals and compliance.
• Foster collaboration within AES and EHS Supports multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional results.

Key Requirements

• A degree in a science, engineering or legal discipline
• 15+ years of experience in Queensland and Commonwealth environmental approvals (both primary and secondary approvals)
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth and State environmental legislation.
• Proven ability to build and sustain client relationships.
• Experience within resources sectors preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and strategic thinking skills.
• Great eye for detail, a sense of practicality in regard to legislative and technical interpretation, and the ability to find pragmatic solutions.
• Authorisation to work in Australia (applications are open to Australian and New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents)

EHS Support is focused on creating a work environment in which everyone is included, accepted, respected and treated fairly. We are an equal opportunity employer and recognise that diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.