Environmental Advisor

Employment Type:

Contract

Location:

Perth

Industry:

Environmental

Contact Name:

Tristann McFerran

Contact Email:

tristann@techresources.com.au

Contact Phone:

0473432037

Date Published:

16-Feb-2026
An exciting opportunity is available for an Environmental Approvals Advisor to join a high-performing environmental team supporting large-scale resource and infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse portfolio of operational and project environments, playing a critical role in securing environmental approvals and enabling responsible project delivery.

This is an ideal opportunity for an environmental professional looking to build their career in environmental approvals while gaining exposure to complex, high-value projects within the resources sector.
About the Role As the Environmental Approvals Advisor, you will be responsible for managing environmental approvals processes from planning through to submission and approval. You will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams, technical specialists, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure approvals are delivered efficiently and in compliance with relevant legislation.

This role offers a strong mix of technical work, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination, with opportunities to contribute across both operational and growth projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and submit environmental approval applications to State and Federal regulators
  • Support environmental impact assessments for projects and operational activities
  • Provide environmental approvals advice and assist in developing approvals strategies
  • Coordinate environmental studies and manage supporting technical inputs
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to support project planning and approvals timelines
  • Communicate approvals requirements, risks, and progress to project teams
  • Conduct site visits as required to support approvals and environmental activities
About You You are a motivated environmental professional with experience supporting environmental approvals within the resources, infrastructure, or consulting sectors. You are detail-oriented, proactive, and confident working with multiple stakeholders.

You will bring:
  • A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or related discipline
  • 2–4 years’ experience in an environmental approvals or environmental advisory role
  • Strong knowledge of State and Commonwealth environmental legislation
  • Experience preparing environmental approval documentation and reports
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Highly regarded:
  • Experience within the mining or resources sector
  • GIS software experience
  • Knowledge of Western Australian environmental approvals frameworks
What’s on Offer
  • Opportunity to work on major, high-profile resource projects
  • Exposure to complex environmental approvals processes
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA.

For more information on the role, the client or the project please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or contact   Tristann McFerran   on tristann@techresources.com.au or 0473 432 037.

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