Worley

Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant - Onshore Approvals

Worley  •  Perth, AU (Hybrid)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant - Onshore Approvals-PER05BFCompanyWorley

Primary Location

AUS-WA-Perth

Job

Environmental

Schedule

Full-timeEmployment TypeEmployeeManagement LevelIndividual Contributor

Job Posting

May 14, 2026

Unposting Date

Jun 13, 2026Reporting Manager TitleOnshore Approvals Team Lead

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today’s needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. That means fostering a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace—one where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we’re backing this up with action. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. There’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

We’re looking for an Environmental Consultant to Principal Environmental Consultant – Onshore Approvals to join our APAC team in Perth.

When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. There’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.

We offer a flexible approach to working, because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working options, so you can choose when, where and how you work.

What you’ll do

  • Prepare environmental approval documentation across key legislation (EPBC Act, WA EP Act, petroleum and pipeline regulations)
  • Undertake environmental impact assessments including baseline studies, impact identification and mitigation strategies
  • Prepare permit and approval applications and modification documentation
  • Develop and implement environmental management and monitoring plans
  • Scope and coordinate fieldwork for terrestrial and aquatic environments
  • Prepare HSE management plans and risk assessments
  • Lead project delivery including approvals and environmental scopes
  • Conduct inspections, audits and compliance activities

About you

  • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural Resource Management or similar
  • Extensive experience in environmental consulting or similar roles
  • Strong experience preparing State and Commonwealth environmental approvals (EP Act Part IV & V, EPBC referrals, EMPs)
  • Proven ability to manage projects, clients and teams to deliver high-quality outcomes
  • Experience working with regulators such as EPA, DWER, DMIRS and DCCEEW
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and technical writing skills
  • Business development mindset and ability to build professional networks
  • Ability to manage multiple projects across varying scale and complexity

Why Worley

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Modern CBD office with premium facilities
  • Collaborative, diverse and high-performing team environment
  • Exposure to major projects across renewable energy, infrastructure, mining and oil & gas
  • Access to global learning and development platforms
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits
Worley

About Worley

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

We’re bridging two worlds, accelerating the shift to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources society needs now.

We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their asset portfolios. From consulting and engineering to installation, commissioning, decommissioning and remediation, we provide integrated, data-centric solutions that help solve complex challenges, including those in renewable energy, energy storage, and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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