EcOz Environmental Consultants is seeking an experienced mid to senior level Consultant to join our Impact Assessment and Approvals team.

We are Darwin based, 100% Territory owned and operated environmental consulting company with 30+ staff in Darwin and Alice Springs and pride ourselves as being a friendly and flexible work environment that provides opportunities to work on projects throughout the Northern Territory, and across northern and central Australia.

EcOz is currently delivering a number of high-profile projects across a broad range of industries, including large scale renewable and green energy projects, for government and private clients.

The role:

As a mid to senior Environmental Consultant, ideally with between 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role, your responsibilities will include:

• Advising and supporting clients on environmental and social aspects relevant to their project planning and delivery.
• Managing and/or contributing to scoping and delivering environmental impact assessments in support of applications for project approvals, permits and licences under NT and Commonwealth legislation.
• Preparing environmental management plans and providing support to our clients to meet their compliance monitoring and reporting obligations.
• Managing project delivery, including ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget and to a high standard in accordance with EcOz’s certified management systems.
• Assisting with preparing proposals and tender submissions.
• Engaging with a wide range government and community stakeholders.
• Contributing to mentoring and growing the capabilities of junior staff.
• Maintaining and growing client relationships; building your profile at industry seminars and events and actively promoting EcOz capabilities.
• Promoting a culture of teamwork where all members of our team are engaged, and their contribution is valued.

Essential experience:

• A degree in environmental science, environmental management or related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• Liaison and collaboration with regulators and other stakeholders in the project development and planning stages.
• Project management, including budget tracking, scheduling and maintaining client relationships.
• Strong written and communication skills, including with co-workers, clients and regulators.
• Organised, motivated and self-directed.
• An NT drivers’ licence, or ability to obtain.

Desirable:

• Environmental impact assessment experience in line with the fundamental principles of EIA
• Development of impact and risk assessment criteria or matrices to assist in the rating of impacts and risks
• Significant impact assessments in line with the EPBC Act Significant Impact guidelines
• Desktop environmental value assessments or constraints analysis of greenfield sites
• Preparation of environmental approval documentation for new developments, including mining
• Experience within the Northern Territory is regarded but not necessary 
• Strong technical aptitude and project management experience.