About Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder Australia is an environmental consulting firm providing professional and technical services for ecology, environmental planning and approvals, land rehabilitation, contaminated land management and geotechnical engineering.

Job Description

Kleinfelder Australia, as part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an environmental, engineering and science‑based consulting firm, can utilise the experience of over 3,000 employees globally. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver our projects with local and international experience across multiple disciplinary lines.

The Prospect

An opportunity has arisen in Queensland for a talented and suitably qualified mid‑level Environmental Consultant (EMAC) to join our Environmental Management, Approvals and Compliance team in our Brisbane office. We are looking for an experienced individual who can undertake a variety of environmental approvals and compliance projects and work closely with our specialist team of ecology, bushfire, heritage, geotechnical and contaminated land consultants.

The Role

- Full‑time role, with consideration for part‑time working arrangements, flexible working patterns and reward schemes.
- Reports to the QLD Area Manager.
- Coordinates day‑to‑day management of clients, project teams, and specialist sub‑consultants.
- Provides direction to junior EMAC staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Produces high‑quality technical reports, including environmental impact assessments and management plans, for a broad range of clients across the private sector and at all levels of government.
- Represents Kleinfelder at industry forums and is working towards membership of professional institutions.




- Works competently and safely by complying with relevant H&S; requirements, including internal Kleinfelder and external client procedures.

About You

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate suitable prior experience in the technical delivery of a variety of environmental planning and approvals, environmental impact assessment and environmental compliance/management projects across a range of market sectors, including Renewable Energy, Urban Development, Mining and Aggregates, Infrastructure, Defence, and Education and Health. Candidates should possess a working knowledge and practical application of QLD environmental legislation and procedures with respect to planning and approvals processes and be experienced in coordinating sub‑consultants and managing projects from conception through to approval. Experience in environmental compliance, management plans and reporting in another relevant environmental field will also be considered if suitable experience in planning and environmental approvals can be demonstrated.

Desired Attributes/Credentials

- Degree in environmental planning, science, or environmental engineering.
- 3–6 years’ experience.
- Experience in preparing and obtaining environmental and planning approvals in Queensland.
- Preparation of environmental management plans and technical reports.
- Experience in developing proposals.




- Experience with transport and energy projects.
- Ideally experience with water and defence projects.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
- Experience with social impacts and/or stakeholder engagement.
- Working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Ideally experience in other jurisdictions (NSW, VIC, SA, WA).

What Kleinfelder Can Offer

- Formal mentoring programme to connect with BAM accredited ecologists.
- Highly competitive salaries and benefits.
- Paid parental leave.
- Purchase extra annual leave per year.
- Australia Day public holiday swap.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- Flexible work arrangements available (e.g., hybrid working).
- Paid overtime (as per the Kleinfelder Overtime Policy).
- Access to health and wellness initiatives (e.g., Employee Assistance Program).
- Professional career and technical development programmes, including study assistance with external and internal learning.
- Opportunities to participate in corporate social responsibility (volunteering, charity community support).
- Service recognition and reward programmes including bonuses.
- Professional membership support.

Kleinfelder prides itself with being an equal opportunity employer where we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, to be part of our organisation and apply.

To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted full legal work rights to work in Australia.

Kleinfelder will be managing this process and applications from third‑party recruiters will not be accepted.

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📌 Environmental Consultant (EMAC) (Brisbane City)
🏢 Kleinfelder Australia
📍 Brisbane City