Environmental Approvals Manager
Core
Lead environmental planning and approvals for major utility infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and managing stakeholder engagement.
Role type
Senior IC environmental approvals manager
Builds
Environmental compliance outcomes and approved project deliverables for utility infrastructure
Domain
Utilities + Environmental regulation
Required skills
Environmental approvals strategy, NSW/ Commonwealth legislation expertise, stakeholder engagement, regulatory liaison, compliance risk management, team leadership, budget management, environmental audit
Preferred skills
Infrastructure project delivery experience, safety culture commitment, continuous improvement mindset
Technologies
EP&A Act, EPBC Act, POEO Act, SSI/CSSI processes
Responsibilities
Develop and implement environmental approvals strategies for Critical State Significant Infrastructure projects; Provide strategic advice on approvals pathways and compliance risks; Interpret environmental impact assessment commitments and translate into project obligations; Manage post-approval programs and management plans; Support environmental management systems and compliance obligations; Manage specialist consultants, budgets, and deliverable schedules; Build relationships with regulators and stakeholders