Part Time Environmental Consultant jobs

Environmental Approvals Consultant

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

Aurecon’s Environment and Planning team delivers environmental services across the full project lifecycle, from project planning and feasibility through to construction, across a diverse range of projects throughout Australia.

As an Environmental Approvals Consultant in our Perth-based Environment & Planning team, you'll support the delivery of environmental approvals, impact assessments and technical documentation for major infrastructure, energy, resources and government projects. Working alongside experienced practitioners and multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to environmental assessments, approval applications and reporting, helping clients navigate regulatory requirements and achieve successful project outcomes.

You will:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of environmental and planning approvals across a range of projects in Western Australia and nationally.

• Conduct desktop assessments of web-based databases to identify environmental constraints and impacts.

• Prepare environmental, planning and technical approval documentation to meet regulatory requirements and project timeframes.

• Contribute to environmental impact assessments, approvals strategies and due diligence activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify approvals risks and support successful project delivery.

What you’ll bring

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

• Approximately 2-4 years' experience in environmental or planning approvals, environmental impact assessment or environmental management.

• Knowledge of Western Australian and Commonwealth environmental legislation, approvals processes and regulatory frameworks.

• Experience preparing high-quality technical reports and client deliverables.

• Strong communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Eligibility for Australian Defence Force Security Clearance.

• Current Australian driver's licence.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.