Aurecon

Director, Environment & Planning

Aurecon  •  Perth, AU (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Want to bring ideas to life?

You’re in the right place. We’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. So why choose Aurecon? It really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the sustainability of our clients’ businesses – to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

Aurecon’s Western Australian Environment and Planning team have a strong capability from project planning and feasibility to construction on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects across both WA and Australia. We’re currently looking for a Director to join our Perth business. You will play an integral part in a team that ‘bring ideas to life’ for our clients across the energy, resources, transport, land and water, built environment and government sectors.

Here are the key things you will do:

  • Use your experience in applying Commonwealth and Western Australian environmental approvals legislation to prepare referral/approvals documents,

  • Have input into preparing fee proposals and tender submissions, assessing and reporting on technical documentation, leading multi-disciplinary project teams, managing sub-consultants, and delivery of projects,

  • Interact with internal and external clients, proactively maintain client relationships and business development opportunities, providing sound advice that meets client needs.

  • Provide strategic direction and senior oversight to the Environmental Approvals team

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future. To be successful, you will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, or similar

  • Experience in managing and coordinating the process of obtaining necessary permits and approvals from government agencies for projects, including environmental assessments, and other regulatory requirements. Includes approvals required under the

    • Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act),

    • Environmental Protection Act WA 1986 (Part IV and Part V), and

    • Mining Act WA 1978

  • Extensive experience in consulting

  • Defence experience is desirable but not essential

  • Experience in liaising with internal teams, external stakeholders, and government officials to ensure compliance and timely project/approval progression for development projects

  • Have input into, or lead preparing fee proposals and tender submissions, assessing and reporting on technical documentation, leading multi-disciplinary project teams, managing sub-consultants, and delivery of projects

  • Demonstrated team leadership, development and growth

  • Understanding of resources, energy projects and industrial activities would be beneficial

  • Full time preferred

How will your future be shaped by us?

Join Aurecon and work at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. We champion inclusivity, flexibility and career growth, supporting you with mentoring, training and wellbeing programs, and competitive leave arrangements.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com or you can apply now!

Aurecon

About Aurecon

Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.

Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.

We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.

Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.

Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

We are an owner managed company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

To learn more about what we have been up to visit our newsroom (aurecongroup.com/about/latest-news), or take a glimpse into the future on our Just Imagine blog (justimagine.aurecongroup.com).

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Docklands, AU
Year Founded
2009
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