Director – Impact Assessment & Permitting

Working on impactful community-shaping projects with unique and diverse challenges... Thats what keeps our teams inspired. Alix Chinnery Associate Director - Environment Perth WA

Come grow with us. 

AECOMs environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance manage impacts and reduce risks including obtaining permits and approvals decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats water quality stakeholder engagement and cultural resources promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

Were committed to diversity equity inclusion and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ Inclusive Employer.

How youll make a difference

Our WA Environment Business has a fantastic career opportunity for a Director to join our Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) Team in Perth. This role will see you providing technical leadership and oversight within our group across a broad range of market sectors including Energy Transport Mining and Defence.

• Provide technical leadership and innovation driving the strategic development and continued growth of our business.
• Utilise strong client relationships and significant industry experience to support development and training of leading-edge technical skills.
• Build the technical capability of our team focusing on enhancing their skills and expertise.
• Apply exceptional understanding of EIA at both State and Commonwealth levels and the specific environmental challenges presented by the different market sectors that AECOM works with.

Qualifications :

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but even if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.  

The qualities that help you thrive

• Significant relevant experience managing complex projects
• Detailed understanding of Envinronmental Impact Assessment and experience in engaging with State and Commonwealth regulatory Authorities
• Ability to critically review IAP deliverables and provide constructive feedback on technical accuracy and written quality
• Strong focus on technical excellence and service delivery
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us 

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time 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

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

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.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time