Senior Environmental Scientist – Impact Assessment and Permitting

“AECOM has given me the opportunities, support and trust to build a career that's aligned with my ambitions and interests.” Lauren Spring, Sector Manager & Growth Lead - Environment, WA

Come grow with us.

AECOM’s 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 support environmental compliance, manage impacts and reduce risk throughout every stage of a project.

Our WA Environment Business has an exciting opportunity for an environmental professional to join our growing Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) team in Perth.

With a strong pipeline of work across Energy, Transport, Mining and Defence, you will contribute to environmental impact assessments, approvals and management for a diverse range of major projects. We are open to candidates at Professional, Senior or Principal level, with the responsibilities tailored to your experience and career goals.

What will a day in this role look like?

• Prepare and coordinate environmental impact assessments, approval documentation, constraints assessments, environmental management plans and other technical deliverables.

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to identify environmental risks and ensure environmental considerations are incorporated throughout project planning, design and delivery.

• Engage with clients, regulators and stakeholders to support clear, practical and timely project outcomes.

• Coordinate project activities, including resources, programs, budgets and deliverables, appropriate to your level of experience.

• Contribute to proposals, client relationships and the continued growth of our Impact Assessment and Permitting practice.

• Support and collaborate with colleagues across Perth and AECOM’s broader Australia and New Zealand environmental practice.

• At more senior levels, provide technical review, project leadership and mentoring to developing team members.

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick every box, you could still be a great fit for this role. Please apply, as all applications will be considered.

• Relevant experience in environmental impact assessment, environmental approvals, environmental planning or a related area.

• Knowledge of WA State and/or Commonwealth environmental assessment and approvals processes.

• Experience preparing clear, accurate and well-structured environmental reports and approval documentation.

• Experience contributing to or managing projects within consulting, government, industry or a similar environment.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

• A collaborative approach, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management, planning or a related discipline.

Why you’ll love working with us

• 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

Ready to push the limits of what’s 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.