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Your impact
⭐️Make a meaningful contribution to shaping Western Australia’s future as you work with stakeholders, clients and our in-house design teams to drive better, sustainable project outcomes. ⭐️
We have exciting opportunities for Environmental Impact Assessment and Approval Specialists to join our growing Perth based Environmental Approvals Team!
The role is suited for an early/mid-career stage environmental professional looking to expand and diversify their experience and career. You will make a key contribution to the delivery of environmental planning, impact assessment and regulatory approvals of significant projects across a range of sectors with a strong focus on power infrastructure including renewables, water infrastructure, mining, Defence and transport.
You will work alongside highly experienced professionals that will support you to grow and develop professionally.
The successful candidate will be able to
- Develop your consulting, project management and technical skills through delivering a range of environmental consulting projects.
- Work with clients in the early stages of their project to develop environmental approvals strategies and scope environmental impact assessments.
- Scope, manage and execute environmental studies and surveys.
- Undertake environmental impact assessments across a range of industry types and project sizes.
- Prepare high quality environmental approvals documentation and environmental management plans.
This position will enable you to
- Work in a team that is part of national practice, enabling you to work on projects across Australia with our 275+ strong Environmental Solutions business.
- Have access to career development framework to guide your career growth.
- Receive coaching and mentoring from industry leaders in a work environment that values diversity,
flexibility and career development.
Here's what you'll need We are looking for an enthusiastic and values driven professional that has experience delivering environmental impact assessments and environmental approval in Western Australia.
At Jacobs, we offer genuine flexibility including hybrid (home/office) working arrangement to promote work-life balance and the role can be full time or part time to suit your needs.
You will have
- A degree/post graduate qualification in environmental science, environmental planning or related discipline.
- Experience in environmental impact assessment, environmental approvals and environmental management.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of Western Australian and Commonwealth environmental legislation.
- Exceptional organisational skills with strong motivation and ability to work self-directed.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.
No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation.
We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.
We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
Cultural Support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
📌 Environmental Impact Assessment and Approval Specialist (Perth)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Perth