Senior Environmental Professional

Company Description At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description We’re looking for a senior environmental professional who can connect ecology with project approvals, helping clients navigate complex environmental challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes.

How you'll make a difference

- Lead environmental impact assessments and State and Commonwealth approval processes.
- Apply ecological values, biodiversity risks and sensitive design to develop practical approval strategies.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee the preparation of environmental assessments, management plans and approval documentation.
- Provide strategic advice to clients while managing project scope, budgets, programs, resources and technical quality.
- Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders, while contributing to proposals and business development.
- Mentor team members and support the continued growth of AECOM's Ecology and Impact Assessment & Permitting practices.

Qualifications





- A bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, environmental management, natural resource management, planning or a related discipline.
- Significant environmental consulting experience, ideally at Senior, Principal or comparable level.
- Experience in ecology and biodiversity assessment with exposure to environmental impact assessment or approvals.
- Knowledge of Commonwealth and relevant Queensland environmental and planning approval frameworks.
- Experience managing complex projects, multidisciplinary teams, budgets, programs and client relationships.
- Robust communication, leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to contribute to proposals and business development.

Additional Information

- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
- Swap public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
- Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Locations: Relocate to Darwin (New South Wales). The role may close earlier than expected, so apply as soon as possible.

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