Job Description
Principal / Team Lead Approval Consultant
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Location: Brisbane, QLD
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Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
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A$200,******/yr - A$240,******/yr
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A national, multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant to lead its environmental approvals and assessments capability in Queensland. This role combines technical leadership, client engagement, and team management, with a clear mandate to grow and strengthen the environmental practice across the state.
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Working closely with national leadership and aligned technical teams, you'll take ownership of project delivery, support business growth, and mentor a small team while remaining hands‐on with complex approvals work.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead environmental approvals and assessment projects across Queensland
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Manage client relationships and support ongoing business development
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Oversee project delivery, quality, and resourcing
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Grow and strengthen the Queensland environmental practice
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Provide leadership and mentoring to a small consultancy team
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Collaborate with other business units on multi‐disciplinary projects
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About You
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You're an experienced environmental professional with strong approvals expertise and a practical, commercial approach.
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Key requirements
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15+ years' experience in environmental approvals and assessments
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Proven experience across EIA, statutory approvals, and mine closure
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Strong knowledge of Queensland environmental and mining legislation
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Background in consulting with client‐facing responsibilities
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Experience leading small technical teams
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Established relationships with regulators and government stakeholders
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Commercial mindset with business development capability
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Why Join?
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Senior leadership role with real influence over practice growth
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Supportive, collaborative leadership environment
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Competitive, market‐aligned remuneration
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Career progression linked to performance and business growth
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Brisbane‐based office close to shops and public transport
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About TEN Recruitment
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TEN Recruitment is an independently owned specialist recruitment consultancy connecting environmental and technical professionals with leading organisations across Australia. We take a consultative, relationship‐driven approach built on robust industry knowledge.
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Apply Now
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Send your CV to Lianne Adlington at
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or call ************** for a confidential discussion.
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📌 Principal / Team Lead Approval Consultant (Queensland)
🏢 The Technical and Engineering Network
📍 Queensland