Senior Environmental Approvals Specialist

The Senior Environmental Approvals Specialist position at WorkPac in Perth, WA offers hybrid work options. The role involves leading environmental approvals for major projects across renewables, ports, and mining in Western Australia, requiring strong experience in environmental regulations. Key responsibilities include managing approvals, preparing documentation, and engaging with stakeholders. The position emphasizes teamwork and requires excellent communication and organizational skills.
Job details
• Monday to Friday roster with hybrid work options
• Lead environmental approvals on high-profile WA projects
• Collaborative, dynamic, and supportive team environment

About Our Client

Rio Tinto operates the worlds largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety, and environmental performance.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Approvals Specialist to support, manage, and deliver environmental and government approvals for projects spanning renewables, ports, rail, and mining sectors across Western Australia. This role offers the opportunity to work with a committed and energetic team, preparing approvals documentation, managing regulatory applications, and engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage and deliver Part IV/EPBC and government environmental approvals
• Prepare and submit environmental approvals documents and applications
• Consult and coordinate with internal teams and external consultants
• Manage environmental impact assessments and biological studies
• Scope, commission, and oversee environmental surveys and supporting studies
• Engage with regulators, Traditional Owner groups, and government agencies
• Provide environmental approvals advice to internal stakeholders
• Actively contribute to team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and peer support

Skills And Experience Required
• Strong background in environmental approvals (Part IV/EPBC preferred)
• Experience in consulting, mining, or similar industries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Experience with Microsoft applications (ArcGIS experience desirable)
• Ability to work effectively with diverse and multidisciplinary teams
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project priorities

How To Apply

Click on the Apply button to submit your application or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Georgia Guy on(08) 6462 1147 or Georgia.Guy@workpac.com quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7469J20256557

About WorkPac

WorkPac is Australia’s largest privately owned workforce solutions business. We add value to our candidates by providing recruitment, skills and career development opportunities across the Mining, Construction, Healthcare industries and more. Choosing WorkPac is always a Good Move.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.