Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist

Geoscience Ireland is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant for their EIA team in Perth, WA. The role involves preparing environmental assessment documentation, advising clients, and managing projects to meet schedules and financial goals. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.
Job Description

Senior Environmental Consultant - Job Opportunity

We are an employee-controlled international consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing tailored services to clients across various sectors. With close to 1000 staff and 23 technical disciplines, we offer comprehensive environmental advice and support on strategic and site-specific issues.

This exciting opportunity is for a driven Senior Environmental Consultant to join our EIA team in Perth. As part of this role, you will contribute to delivering project management, due diligence, EIA, and approval services, working closely with our teams to achieve project objectives. Our EIA team is renowned for its expertise and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of environmental impact assessment and approvals, with experience in preparing environmental assessment documentation, advising clients on best practice environmental impact assessment principles, and ensuring project schedules and financial outcomes are achieved through effective project management.

Responsibilities

As a key member of our EIA team, your responsibilities will include:
1. Preparing environmental assessment documentation
2. Advising clients on environmental impact assessment and management principles
3. Ensuring project schedules and financial outcomes are achieved
4. Developing and enhancing relationships with clients and internal teams
5. Working within and leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects
6. Delivering clear and precise reports

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:
1. A Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or a related field
2. A minimum 3 years' experience in Environmental Impact Assessment or Approvals
3. Working knowledge of Western Australian environmental legislation and relevant policies, standards, and guidelines
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Excellent driving history and hold a current driver's license
6. Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia

Benefits and Opportunities

At SLR Consulting APAC, we value our employees and strive to provide a supportive and collaborative work environment. We offer flexible work arrangements, generous parental leave schemes, and opportunities for growth and development.