Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Principal

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Principal Full-time State/Province: Queensland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Townsville, QLD Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Come grow with us AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities to develop critical infrastructure for transportation, energy transition and Brisbane 2032, while protecting the natural environment and the Great Barrier Reef. We provide advisory and technical services to manage impacts, ensure compliance and reduce risks, including influencing design, securing approvals, and tackling climate change risk and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats and cultural resources, protecting water quality and the Great Barrier Reef, and promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage. Join our multidisciplinary team providing strategic environmental advice, design optimisation, impact assessment and management planning to secure approvals for the NQ region’s critical infrastructure projects. In this role, you will lend your strengths to technical excellence in project delivery, proactive client engagement and work winning, collaboration and mentoring supporting positive team culture and high performing work environment across regional offices. How you’ll make a difference Environment lead for high profile projects to secure State and Commonwealth approvals in collaboration with clients and cross-business line teams Manage the delivery of complex Environmental Impact Assessment and approvals for major projects, including coordination of multidisciplinary technical teams, environmental impact assessment and approval processes (EIS, MID, EPBC) Proven technical leadership and confidence managing multidisciplinary technical teams to identify risks, solve problems, communicate change through planning, design and approval processes. Provide technical advice and strategic planning for impact assessment and approvals across a diverse range of projects and environmental services Manage resources, delegating activities, monitoring and managing project budgets (with support as required) Leading business development activities, including proposals Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Bachelor’s degree in Regional/Urban Planning or Environmental Planning, Science or Engineering 12+ years relevant environmental assessment and approvals experience in a consulting environment (desirable) Demonstrated experience leading successful application of Commonwealth and State planning and environmental legislation on major projects Commercial acumen and experienced project manager, with advanced skill in