CareerPlan

Lead Access and Approvals

Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead the delivery of planning, environmental, heritage, and regulatory approvals and Traditional Owner negotiations to support the development of energy infrastructure projects.

Role type

Senior IC project approvals and access lead

Builds

Energy infrastructure projects (gas transmission, storage, generation, power development)

Domain

Energy infrastructure / Regulatory compliance / Indigenous relations

Required skills

Strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, consultant management, regulatory framework knowledge, negotiation, project delivery leadership

Preferred skills

Experience with Traditional Owners, commercial awareness, multidisciplinary coordination

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and lead approvals strategies and pathways for major infrastructure projects; Manage planning and environmental approvals; Lead engagement and negotiations with government agencies and Traditional Owners; Identify and manage approvals-related risks; Procure and manage specialist consultants; Establish governance and compliance processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC