Make an impact from day one

At Preston Consulting, you’re more than a number — you’re a valued member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering positive outcomes for some of Western Australia’s most important mining, infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

As one of WA’s largest environmental approvals consultancies, we work across a diverse portfolio of resource, infrastructure and government projects, including many State-significant developments. Our work is technically challenging, varied and meaningful, and we pride ourselves on combining technical excellence with cutting-edge thinking and a practical, client-focused approach.

With ownership of the business recently transitioning to two of our longest-serving employees, Preston Consulting is entering an exciting new chapter, one that builds on our strong reputation while creating new opportunities for our people.

We’re looking for Graduate to Mid-Level Environmental Approval Consultants to join our Perth team and build a rewarding career in environmental impact assessment and approvals.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to develop your career alongside experienced environmental approvals professionals and gain exposure to projects across a broad range of industries and environments.

You’ll work closely with members of our senior and management teams, developing your technical knowledge, project management capability and professional expertise. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, take ownership and contribute ideas.

As you progress, you’ll have opportunities to:

- Prepare and contribute to environmental assessments, approvals documentation and technical reports
- Develop your understanding of WA’s environmental regulatory framework
- Work directly with clients,



government agencies, technical specialists and other stakeholders
- Contribute to projects spanning resources, infrastructure and green energy
- Develop your project management and leadership skills
- Build strong skilled relationships across industry and government
- Identify practical ways to minimise environmental and social impacts and deliver better outcomes

We’ll give you the support and mentorship you need while providing the independence to grow into a confident environmental professional.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is curious, motivated and genuinely passionate about the environment.

You’ll ideally have

- A recognised degree in Environmental Science, Marine Science or a related discipline
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to produce clear, high-quality technical reports
- An understanding of, or strong interest in, the WA environmental regulatory framework
- A willingness to learn and continuously develop your technical and professional skills
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- The ability to work collaboratively while also taking initiative and ownership
- A genuine commitment to achieving high environmental standards and helping clients deliver better environmental outcomes

Most importantly, we’re looking for people who want to build a career — not simply find a job. Why Preston Consulting?





We believe great environmental outcomes come from great people. That’s why we invest heavily in the development, autonomy and wellbeing of our team.

Joining Preston Consulting will give you:

- Career development: Learn directly from highly experienced environmental approvals professionals and respected industry leaders, and work on some of the biggest projects in WA
- Early responsibility: Build experience in client and government-facing work and progressively take ownership of projects and relationships
- Project diversity: Gain exposure to a broad portfolio of resources, green energy, infrastructure and government projects across WA
- Meaningful work: Work on projects where your contribution can influence environmental, social and cultural outcomes
- On-Country opportunities: Work alongside Traditional Owners to help achieve meaningful environmental and cultural outcomes
- Leadership opportunities: Develop your project management and leadership capabilities as your career progresses
- Flexible working: Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support a healthy and sustainable approach to work
- People-focused culture: Be part of an independent, WA-owned and operated business where initiative, collaboration and professional development are genuinely valued

Build your career with us If you’re a graduate – mid-level environmental or marine scientist looking for the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, learn from some of WA’s most experienced environmental professionals and build a career with a business that genuinely invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Preston Consulting and help shape better environmental outcomes across Western Australia.

📌 Environmental Approvals Consultant (Perth)
🏢 Preston Consulting
📍 Perth