Senior Environmental Advisor

About EHS Support

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems— we provide solutions.

Location:  Perth, Australia - Remote

About the Role:

Join us to work on multi-million-dollar career defining projects.

We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor, to join our Western Australia environmental approvals team to assist with the development some of Australia's of largest and most complex industrial projects. We welcome applications from both individual leaders and established teams seeking a new platform to grow. The role will include providing technical oversight as well as strategic and practical solutions to clients with environmental approvals challenges.

The successful candidate will need to :

• Provide strategic leadership for the planning, preparation, submission and delivery of primary environmental approvals at both State and Commonwealth levels, including Part IV EPA referrals and assessments under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA), Ministerial Statements, clearing permits, Part V licences, and referrals and approvals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
• Oversee the lifecycle management of environmental approvals and consent conditions, ensuring ongoing compliance with WA and Commonwealth legislation, bilateral assessment arrangements and recognised industry standards.
• Work with Clients to integrate environmental risk management, sustainability objectives and approval conditions into project planning, delivery and asset operations.
• Lead regulator and stakeholder engagement strategies, maintaining strong and credible relationships with the WA EPA, DWER, DEMIRS and the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).

Additional experience, good to have:
Experience in Oil and Gas / Energy secondary Approvals:

• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting secondary approvals for offshore or onshore oil and gas developments, including Environment Plans, Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (OPEPs), Offshore Project Proposals (OPPs) and associated revisions under the OPGGS Act and Environment Regulations.

Or

Experience in Mining / Resources Approvals:

• Proven experience managing environmental approvals for mining and resources projects, including mining proposals, mine closure plans, amendments to Ministerial Statements, and clearing permits under WA legislation.
• Experience coordinating environmental approvals in parallel with Mining Act 1978 (WA) processes and integrating environmental conditions into mine planning, operations and closure strategies.
• Act as the organisation’s senior subject matter expert, providing authoritative advice on environmental approvals strategy, regulatory risk, statutory obligations and emerging policy or legislative developments to internal and external stakeholders·

What We’re Looking For:

• A tertiary degree in Environmental Science / Engineering, management, or similar.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental approvals, both primary and secondary.
• Proven ability to build and sustain client relationships.
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth and State environmental legislation.
• Broader experience in environmental management and stakeholder engagement is advantageous.
• A proven track record in business development
• Strong written, verbal, and strategic thinking skills.

·Authorisation to work in Australia.

Why Join Us?

Our people are fundamental to our success

At EHS Support, we’re passionate about creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired. We empower our team to deliver innovative, practical solutions for our clients and the environment, while continuously growing their careers in a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

This is more than a senior advisor role — it’s a leadership platform. You will have:

• An opportunity to develop into a team leadership role
• A seat at the table in shaping company strategy and regional growth.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile projects across Australia and internationally.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative, ownership, and long-term sustainability.

What’s in It for You?

• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work–life balance
• A competitive salary package that reflects your skills and expertise

·Employee referral benefits

• Bonuses to reward you for helping grow our team
• An opportunity to participate in revenue sharing
• A structured mentoring program designed to support your professional and career development
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging projects that expand your experience and capabilities
• A collaborative, employee‑owned business with strong values and accessible leadership
• Regular social events and a vibrant team culture that makes coming to work enjoyable
• Clear pathways for career progression and growth, tailored to your goals

Join us and build a rewarding career where you can make a real impact—on projects, clients, the environment, and your own professional journey.