Environmental Approvals Consultant

At Aurecon we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers solvers and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

Aurecons Environment and Planning team delivers environmental services across the full project lifecycle from project planning and feasibility through to construction across a diverse range of projects throughout Australia.

As an Environmental Approvals Consultant in our Perth-based Environment & Planning team youll support the delivery of environmental approvals impact assessments and technical documentation for major infrastructure energy resources and government projects. Working alongside experienced practitioners and multidisciplinary teams youll contribute to environmental assessments approval applications and reporting helping clients navigate regulatory requirements and achieve successful project outcomes.

You will:

• Support the planning coordination and delivery of environmental and planning approvals across a range of projects in Western Australia and nationally.

• Conduct desktop assessments of web-based databases to identify environmental constraints and impacts.

• Prepare environmental planning and technical approval documentation to meet regulatory requirements and project timeframes.

• Contribute to environmental impact assessments approvals strategies and due diligence activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify approvals risks and support successful project delivery.

• A degree in Environmental Science Environmental Management Planning or a related discipline.

• Approximately 2-4 years experience in environmental or planning approvals environmental impact assessment or environmental management.

• Knowledge of Western Australian and Commonwealth environmental legislation approvals processes and regulatory frameworks.

• Experience preparing high-quality technical reports and client deliverables.

• Strong communication teamwork and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Eligibility for Australian Defence Force Security Clearance.

• Current Australian drivers licence.

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the worlds most complex infrastructure challenges in an environment that supports your ambitions where we hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026 we embrace diverse perspectives giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6000 people across Australia New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here to bring ideas to life the Aurecon way.

If this sounds like your next step wed love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.

Our hiring decisions are made by people not AI. Were most interested in your individual thinking and experiencesso please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.