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Environmental Impact Assessment Lead - Relocate to Townsville

Darwin, NT, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead environmental impact assessments and state/commonwealth approval processes for energy transition, water security, and transport projects.

Role type

Senior environmental impact assessment and approvals lead

Builds

Environmental approvals and management plans for sustainable infrastructure projects

Domain

Environmental consulting / Infrastructure / Energy transition

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Ecology and biodiversity assessment, environmental impact assessment, environmental approvals strategy, project management, multidisciplinary team coordination, client and regulator relationship management

Preferred skills

Strategic advice, business development, mentoring

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead environmental impact assessments and State and Commonwealth approval processes; Apply ecological values and biodiversity risks to develop practical approval strategies; Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee preparation of environmental assessments and management plans; Provide strategic advice to clients while managing project scope, budgets, and resources; Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders; Mentor team members and support practice growth

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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