Senior Environmental Consultant – (Mine Closure or Approvals)

• One of Australias largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
• Opportunity to work across a range of sectors and on diverse projects
• Additional Benefit of #ME Days (Paid Wellbeing Days)

About Umwelt

At Umwelt Australia our purpose is to enable change for the better. As a leading Australian environmental consulting business we are passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for our clientscommunitiesand the environment. With over 30 years of experience and 8 office locations nationally Umwelt has builta strong reputationfor delivering high quality environmental and social advisory services across Australia. Our people are at the heart of oursuccessand we are proud of the collaborative and supportive culture we have created.

In Western Australia our multidisciplinary team of environmental approvals closure ecologicalsocialand spatial consultantsdeliversprojects across the mining renewable energy infrastructuregovernmentand Defence sectors throughout WA and nationally. As demand for our services continues to grow we are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Consultant/s to join our Perth Environment team.

About the Role:

As a Senior EnvironmentalConsultantyou will play a key role in delivering complex environmental projects andprovidingtrusted advice to clients across the miningrenewablesand infrastructure sectors.

We are particularly interested in professionals who bring experience in Western Australia in either or both:

• WA Mine Rehabilitation Closure Planning and/or
• WA Mining Environmental Approvals Impact Assessment & Operations Compliance

Depending on yourexpertise you will work on a diverse portfolio of mining and related projectspredominantly inWestern Australia supporting clients through environmental approvals impact assessments mine closure planning rehabilitation strategies environmentalmanagementand operational compliance.

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded team work on some of Western Australias most challenging and rewarding projects and contribute to delivering sustainable enduring outcomes from mining.

Key Responsibilities:

Mine Rehabilitation & Closure Planning Focus

• Prepare and review/update Mine Closure Plans closurestrategiesand cost estimates
• Support progressive mine rehabilitation compliancemonitoringand post-closure activities
• Integrate practical environmentalsocialand operational considerations into closure planning
• Provide advice to clients on their closure knowledge base risks/priorities regulatoryrequirementsand leading practice
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated and sustainable closure solutions

Mining Environmental Approvals & Compliance Focus

• Develop/execute mining environmental impact assessments and approvals strategies
• Prepare approvals documentation and coordinate related technical studies/inputs
• Navigate complex State (Western Australia) and Commonwealth regulatory frameworks
• Develop/secure environmental management plans and other secondary approvals to enable mining
• Advise/support clients through regulatory approvals processes and compliance management during operations
• Liaise with clientsregulatorsand other key project stakeholders

General Responsibilities

• Manage projects including scope budgetscheduleand resourcing
• Deliver consistent high-quality technical work and project outcomes
• Build andmaintainstrong client relationships
• Prepare proposals and contribute to business development activities
• Mentor junior consultants and support team capability development and growth

About You

You will be an experienced environmental or related professional who enjoys solving complex challenges building effective and valued clientrelationshipsand reliably delivering high-quality work.

You will bring:

• A degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering EnvironmentalPlanningor a related discipline.
• Approximately 5 years experience in mining in industry environmentalconsultingand/or regulation.
• Demonstrated experience in mining in Western Australia in: Environmental approvals impactassessmentand strategy; and/orClosure planning/execution progressiverehabilitationand strategy
• Strong understanding of relevant WA environmental legislationpoliciesand regulatory frameworks
• Experience managing projectsbudgetsand client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive solutions-focused approach and commitment to technical excellence

What We offer:

Our people are our number one asset and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team you will be offered:

• A role working alongside highly experienced professionals that can support you to grow and develop professionally
• Opportunities to work nationally across a range of sectors on diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MeDays:an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff extra paid days off
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
• Generousadditionalhours policy and working away from home benefits
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Opportunities to join the companys Employee Share Plan (ESP)
• A workplace culture of learning and personal development with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
• Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse inclusive and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging mutual respect and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive andequitableworkplace where everyones unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Join the Umwelt Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining yourpreviousexperience.

If you would likeadditionalassistance through the recruitment process please reach out to our friendly HR team at

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.