Senior / Associate Environmental Consultant

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity with a well-respected team of like-minded professionals who take pride in their quality of work and enjoy coming to work? This is the position for you! 

Applications close at end of business 21 July 2026

Terravias are a technically innovative and progressive consultancy, with a strong industry reputation and focus on delivering quality work and strategic advice for our clients, that reflects the current state of the environment and latest policy. Our environmental team is complemented by and integrates with our growing focus on sustainability and climate change adaptation/ GHG reduction services. We also have in-house ecology and bushfire teams, which allow us to deliver accurate and reliable surveys and reporting to inform our environmental assessments.

We work across a range of sectors, including land development, resources, renewable energy and infrastructure, for a range of private and public sector clients. Our collective professional expertise and quality of work enables strong, ongoing relationships with clients to meet their project and corporate environment and sustainability needs.

In this role, you will take ownership of project delivery, manage key client relationships, and contribute to high-quality environmental impact assessments and approvals for projects across Western Australia. As part of our Environmental Management team, you will collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external professionals who are passionate about delivering complex and challenging environmental projects.

Our environmental team has continued to grow steadily over the last five years, in line with our strategic plan and reflecting our growing reputation and client base. At Terravias we value our team above all else. We understand that a professionally satisfied and engaged team is essential for an inclusive and supportive work environment. We believe a strong team, technically capable leadership and a good culture enables the highest quality technical products and outcomes for our clients. 

About the opportunity

Due to existing and confirmed future project opportunities across a range of sectors we are seeking a full-time (37.5 hrs/week) Senior to Associate Environmental Consultant to join our talented Environmental Management team, based in either Perth or Bunbury.

Your responsibilities will include attending meetings with our key clients and environmental regulators, managing project budgets and schedules, and coordinating the preparation of deliverables the achieve project outcomes for our clients. Through using professional experience and technical resources you contribute to our team in achieving the best environmental and societal outcomes.

This will include working on the following key environmental scopes:

· Environmental due diligence assessments and approvals pathways / strategies.

· Environmental assessment reports to inform planning approvals.

· Environmental impact assessments under Part IV of the EP Act and the EPBC Act.

· Environmental management plans.

· Clearing permits under Part V of the EP Act.

· EPBC Act referrals and further environmental assessments under the EPBC Act.

· Offset strategies and offset management plans for EP Act and EPBC Act approvals.

· Environmental audit and compliance reporting.

You will be supported by a highly experienced and respected team while also providing technical leadership and mentoring to early-career consultants. We encourage outside-the-box thinking and value the unique perspectives and ideas each team member brings. You’ll have opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, shape how we deliver outcomes, and further develop your skills through tailored professional development.

Our commitment to growth and development of our people and experienced team ensures you are supported in a way that aligns with your personal and professional career aspirations.

About you:

You will thrive in this role if you:

· Can lead and manage end-to-end project delivery.

· Are passionate about environmental planning, management and impact assessment, and achieving balanced outcomes for the environment, community and industry.

· Enjoy developing practical and effective solutions to address project-related environmental impacts.

· Can interpret and apply environmental legislation and policy in technical reporting.

· Are eager to share knowledge and work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects.

· Enjoy collaborating in a supportive team environment and providing leadership and mentoring.

· Communicate confidently and effectively with clients and stakeholders.

· Take pride in delivering high-quality work with strong attention to detail.

To be successful, you will have:

· A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning or a related discipline.

· 5–10 years’ experience in environmental management or assessment in consultancy, government or industry, with demonstrated project management capability.

· Strong technical expertise in environmental impact assessment, approvals, statutory advice and environmental management plans.

· Demonstrated experience preparing complex assessment documentation.

· Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

· Experience managing project budgets, schedules and delivery performance.

· Experience leading small teams (desirable).

· Previous fieldwork experience (desirable).

· A current C Class driver’s licence and ability to travel if required.

· Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Don’t have any experience working in a consultancy? That’s fine! Whether you come from industry, government or another consultancy, we want to hear from you.

We will offer you

The opportunity to work alongside and learn from an amazing, diverse team of environmental consultants. We also offer a competitive remuneration package which is supported by a sophisticated employee support program, streamlined project management systems and a commitment to professional development. We value you as an individual, including the unique strengths, abilities and ideas you bring.

Flexibility. It’s in our DNA. We believe that a flexible and inclusive workplace that values each individual, has allowed our team to grow sustainably and retain a team of experienced, engaged individuals.

Our two offices are located conveniently within close distance city hubs – both in West Perth and in Bunbury CBD. Our office in West Perth is situated only a short walk from City West Station, and along CAT bus routes.

Our commitment to diversity

We believe that everyone has something to contribute, and that valuable people come from all walks of life. At Terravias, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce as well as equal employment opportunities which reflects the clients and community we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

What to do next

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a growing business, who values your unique skills and rewards you with an amazing culture, reach out for a chat.

Please forward your application, including a cover letter telling us about you and why you’d be a perfect fit for our team, to hello@terravias.com.au

For further information or any questions about the position and our team, please contact Dale Newsome on (08) 6244 3077 or visit www.terravias.com.au

We’re excited to get to know you!