Environmental Consultant

Western Environmental Approvals Pty Ltd is seeking an Environmental Consultant for their West Perth office. The role involves conducting environmental reviews and impact assessments for land development and mining projects in Western Australia. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, 2-3 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The company values diversity and offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity with a fast-growing team of like-minded professionals who love to have fun and do high quality work? Well, look no further!

Western Environmental continue to grow steadily, in line with our strategic plan and reflecting our growing reputation and market share. At Western Environmental we value our team above all else. We understand that professionally content and engaged team mates provide the highest quality technical products and outcomes for our clients.

We are a technically innovative, pro-social and progressive consultancy. Our traditional environmental professional services sit alongside and integrate with our growing focus on the provision of ESG and climate change adaptation/ GHG reduction services. Our collective professional expertise enables us to form enduring relationships with clients to meet their project and corporate environment and sustainability needs.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Valuable people come from all walks of life. At Western Environmental, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce as well as equal employment opportunities which reflects the clients and community we serve. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

About the Opportunity:

As a result of our existing and confirmed future opportunities in the land development, resources and infrastructure sectors, we are searching for an environmental consultant to join our talented team in our West Perth office.

Your role will primarily involve undertaking environmental reviews and preparing environmental impact assessments for land development, infrastructure and mining projects across Western Australia. In addition, there will be opportunities to undertake fieldwork and reporting to support our ecological and bushfire planning teams.

We love and encourage outside-the-box thinking. You’ll be able to use your unique personality and intelligence to help us improve the way we undertake our assessments, and we’ll ensure you have the training and opportunities you need to develop your career with us.

About you:

You’re going to love this role if you:
• Can interpret, understand and apply legislation and policies into technical reporting.
• Have the ability to study and analyse pollution, atmospheric conditions, demographic characteristics, ecology, mineral, soil and water samples.
• Are passionate about environmental planning/impact assessment and achieving balanced outcomes for the environment and industry.
• Are able to develop solutions and management actions to address environmental impacts of a project.
• Are keen to participate in management planning by providing environmental information and making inventories of plants, animals and items of cultural and heritage significance.
• Love to learn and be challenged.
• Want to be a valued member of a team.
• Have experience with project management.
• Are a confident and effective communicator.
• Are details oriented.

What you’ll need to fulfil the role:
• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Law or Environmental Planning or related field of study.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in the environmental field.
• Previous experience as a consultant (desirable).
• Previous experience undertaking fieldwork (desirable).
• Experience in the preparation of quality technical reports.
• Current C Class driver’s licence and the ability to travel if required.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

If you fit the criteria above, love to work hard and enjoy a laugh with your team mates, then we think you’ll be a great fit.

We will offer you:

The opportunity to work alongside and learn from an amazing, diverse team of environmental consultants. We also offer a competitive remuneration package which is supported by a sophisticated employee support program, streamlined project management systems and a commitment to professional development.

Flexibility. It’s in our DNA. All of our team mates have the ability to start late, leave early or work from home when required. If you want to change work hours, move to a part-time role, or take some time off to travel; we’re always available to talk about how we can make it work.

What to do next:

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a growing business, who values your unique skills and rewards you with an amazing culture, reach out for a chat.

Please forward your application, including a cover letter telling us about you and why you’d be a perfect fit for our team, to enquiries@westenv.com.au.

We’re excited to get to know you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Work from home

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Education:
• Bachelor Degree (Hons) (Required)

Experience:
• environmental planning/approvals or ecology: 2 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:
• Full Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:
• Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Perth WA 6005

Application Deadline: 17/04/2025