Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity with a well-respected team of like-minded professionals who take pride in their quality of work and enjoy coming to work? This is the position for you!

Western Environmental are a technically innovative and progressive consultancy, with a strong industry reputation and focus on delivering quality work and strategic advice for our clients, that reflects the current state of the environment and latest policy. Our environmental team is complemented by and integrates with our growing focus on sustainability and climate change adaptation/GHG reduction services. We also have in-house ecology and bushfire teams, which allow us to deliver accurate and reliable surveys and reporting to inform our environmental assessments.

We work across a range of sectors, including land development, resources, renewable energy and infrastructure projects, for a range of clients from planning consultancies, developers, government agencies to local governments. Our collective professional expertise and quality of work means enables strong, ongoing relationships with clients to meet their project and corporate environment and sustainability needs.

Our environmental team has continued to grow steadily over the last four years, in line with our strategic plan and reflecting our growing reputation and client base. At Western Environmental we value our team above all else. We understand that a professionally satisfied and engaged team is essential for an inclusive and supportive work environment. We believe a strong team, technically capable leadership and a good culture enables high the highest quality technical products and outcomes for our clients.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that everyone has something to contribute, and that valuable people come from all walks of life. At Western Environmental, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce as well as equal employment opportunities which reflects the clients and community we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

About the Opportunity:

As a result of our existing and confirmed future opportunities across a range of sectors, we are searching for an experienced, full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) environmental consultant to join our talented team in Perth or Bunbury.

Your role will primarily involve preparing environmental impact assessments and approvals for projects across Western Australia. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our ecology and bushfire planning teams, with the potential to support fieldwork and reporting where required. You will also have the opportunity to conduct site inspections and preliminary site walkovers, to inform the preparation of environmental assessments and approvals.

Your role will include the preparation of a range of deliverables and reports required to support approvals under both State and Commonwealth environmental legislation, ranging from environmental due diligence assessments, environmental assessment reports, clearing permits, approval strategies and EPBC referrals. In the provision of this advice, and through projects with land managers, you will also have the opportunity to identify and deliver opportunities for positive environmental outcomes. You’ll also have the opportunity to assist with client meetings and project management.

We love and encourage outside-the-box thinking. You’ll be able to use your unique personality and intelligence to help us improve the way we achieve outcomes, and we’ll ensure you have the training and opportunities you need to develop your career with us. Our strong team of senior leaders has the technical knowledge and experience to support your personal and professional development, in a way that is tailored for you and your career interests.

About you:

You’re going to love this role if you:

Can interpret, understand and apply legislation and policies into technical reporting.

Are passionate about environmental planning and management / impact assessment and achieving balanced outcomes for the environment, the community and industry.

Are able to develop solutions and management actions to address environmental impacts of a project.

Love to learn and be challenged with exciting projects and various types of work.

Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment and want to be a valued member of a team.

Have experience with project management or delivering projects as part of a team.

Are a confident and effective communicator.

Are detail oriented and take pride in delivering quality work.

Are details oriented.

What you’ll need to fulfil the role:

A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Law, Environmental Planning or related field of study.

Between 2 and up to 5 years’ of experience in environmental assessment or management planning/approvals in a consultancy, government or industry role.

Previous experience undertaking fieldwork (desirable).

Experience in the preparation of quality technical reports.

Current C Class driver’s licence and the ability to travel if required.

Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Don’t have any experience working in a consultancy? That’s fine! Whether you come from industry, government or another consultancy, we want to hear from you.

If you fit the criteria above, love to work hard and enjoy working with a supportive and experienced team, then we think you’ll be a great fit.

We will offer you:

The opportunity to work alongside and learn from an amazing, diverse team of environmental consultants, including our bushfire and ecology team members. We also offer a competitive remuneration package which is supported by a sophisticated employee support program, streamlined project management systems and a commitment to professional development. We value you as an individual, including the unique strengths, abilities and ideas you bring.

Flexibility. It’s in our DNA. All of our team mates have the ability to start late, leave early or work from home when required. If you want to change work hours, move to a part-time role, work down in our Bunbury office for the day or take some time off to travel, we’re always available to talk about how we can make it work. We believe that a flexible and inclusive workplace that values each individual, has allowed our team to grow sustainably and retain a team of experienced, engaged individuals.

Our two offices are located conveniently within close distance city hubs – both in West Perth and in Bunbury. Our office in West Perth is situated only a short walk from City West Station, and along CAT bus routes.

What to do next:

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a growing business, who values your unique skills and rewards you with an amazing culture, reach out for a chat.

Please forward your application, including a cover letter telling us about you and why you’d be a perfect fit for our team, to [email protected].

For further information or any questions about the position and our team, please contact Dale Newsome (Senior Principal and Director) on (08) 6162 8980.

We’re excited to get to know you!