Environmental Approvals Consultant

About the role

ERM is looking for an environmental approvals consultant based in Brisbane with around 4 to 6 years of experience in Queensland, who understands how major projects get approved and enjoys helping clients navigate the process. The role suits an early-career professional who knows the approvals process, can think critically, write clearly and work directly with clients and regulators. It is not a graduate or project manager role, but there is a clear path to career progression.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and support environmental and planning approvals for major projects.
• Prepare approval applications, impact assessment documentation and supporting reports.
• Coordinate technical specialists and consolidate their inputs into approval documents.
• Work directly with clients, regulators and project teams.
• Help develop approvals strategies and solve problems as projects evolve.
• Support proposals and business development opportunities when required.
• Work across renewable energy, transmission, CSG, mining and infrastructure projects.

Required profile

• 4 to 6 years of experience in environmental planning, approvals or impact assessment.
• Appropriate academic qualifications.
• Experience with Commonwealth and State approvals processes.
• Exposure to CSG, renewables, transmission, mining or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work well with technical teams.
• Consulting experience is advantageous but not essential.