Environmental Consultant – Approvals, Closure & Management

About the role

SLR Consulting Australia is seeking an early‑career Environmental Consultant to join its Environmental Approvals, Closure & Management team in Perth. You will work on projects across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, supporting a diverse client base in the mining, infrastructure, power and agribusiness sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and internal SLR team members.
• Contribute to the preparation of environmental impact assessments and licence applications.
• Work alongside the Planning team on urban and energy infrastructure projects.
• Assist accredited auditors with desktop and site audits and inspections.
• Support the development of environmental management plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across a range of sectors.
• Produce clear, high‑quality reports.
• Occasional travel for field studies and short secondments.

Required profile

• A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 1‑3 years of experience within the consulting industry or a related field.
• Ability to work autonomously and a drive to learn from varied projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full working rights in Australia and a valid driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of WA, NT and Commonwealth environmental legislation, policies, standards and guidelines (valued but not mandatory).
• Experience in the mining, infrastructure, power and/or agribusiness sectors (valued but not mandatory).