Environmental Advisor

Programmed

Perth, WA

Residential

$65 hourly

5/2

Job Description

About the Company

PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Professional, ICT, Government, STEM, Management and Executive talent.

Our Tier 1 Mining Client is looking for an experienced Environmental Advisor to join the project team of a leading WA resources organisation delivering a major greenfields iron ore development.

Roster: 5/2 Perth based

Start date: Mid to late August 2026

Duration: approx. 12 months - depending on client requirements

Pay Rate: $65 - $85 p/h + Super depending on experience

Please note that only people with relevant experience will be considered and contacted.

About the Role

Environmental Advisor responsible for coordinating environmental approvals and delivering high-quality regulatory documentation within a collaborative approvals team. This role is ideal for an environmental professional with experience in approvals, environmental impact assessment and technical report writing on a large-scale mining project.

Reporting to the Principal Environment, you will support the delivery of environmental approvals by coordinating technical inputs and preparing high-quality regulatory documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing environmental approval documentation for State and Commonwealth regulators.
Coordinating technical inputs from environmental specialists and project teams.
Drafting proposal descriptions, impact assessments and mitigation measures.
Preparing stakeholder engagement summaries and responses to regulatory comments.
Reviewing documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality.
Managing multiple deliverables while meeting project deadlines.
Working closely with consultants, regulators and internal stakeholders throughout the approvals process.

About You / Requirements

2-5 years' experience in environmental approvals, environmental management or environmental impact assessment.
Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality technical or regulatory documentation.
Sound understanding of WA environmental legislation, particularly Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act and the EPBC Act.
Excellent written communication and document coordination skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.

Qualifications & Certifications

A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.

How to Apply

Please apply online today!
If you have any further questions before applying online, please email Holly Storor at holly.storor@persolapac.com
Reference number: 210390352
Date posted: 27th Jul, 2026
Website: persolaustralia.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/persolapac
Consultant: Holly.Storor@persolkelly.com.au

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