Opportunity to work on large scale complex renewable energy, mining, and gas projects with a supportive high-performing team.

At Onward, we strive to be Australia's leading partner in environmental assessment, approvals and management. Known for our strong partnerships with industry specialists, we leverage these connections to bring together teams of expert consultants and technical specialists, ensuring every project is equipped with the best personnel. The advantage? A fit-for-purpose solution for every project and a mindset which allows us to continually deliver solutions where projects are made possible.

We always consider responsible environmental management outcomes for people, organisations, and communities. With a commitment to retaining the ability to scale to the client's unique needs, provide tailored solutions and respond in a way that is both thorough and timely, Onward does not envisage being the biggest firm, but the best.

We are passionate about partnering with our clients to deliver solutions that instil confidence. We do this by removing complexity, demonstrating a deep understanding of our client's challenges and moving beyond the transactional.

At Onward, we support our people to continuously learn, develop their skills and reach their fullest potential. The capability of our people is key to our success. Each of our expert consultants bring a unique quality to solve complex environmental challenges, bringing to life exceptional outcomes for projects and communities.

Our team has decades of combined experience in the disciplines of:

• environmental and social impact assessment and approvals.
• environmental management.
• compliance and auditing.
• spatial services.
• stakeholder engagement.

Current clients include BHP, Santos, Origin Energy, Larvotto Resources, Whitehaven Coal, Glencore, Metis Energy, ACEN, Supagas and Queensland Energy Resources. Current projects include the largest solar farm in NSW and the largest resources project in NSW.

More information is on our website onward.au.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced environmental professional to be based in one of our four office locations (Armidale, Newcastle, Brisbane or Melbourne). Key accountabilities of the role are:

• prepare environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, environmental management plans, environmental reports (including audit, monitoring, and compliance reports) and conduct environmental compliance activities for a diverse range of projects.
• analyse environmental data and information to assess environmental risks and identify and advise on mitigation strategies, plans and programs to address environmental impacts of a development project.
• ensure that projects and operations comply with environmental legislation and approvals and provide guidance on environmental regulations and compliance.
• work collaboratively with teams across the business and client representatives to achieve project objectives, contribute to project meetings and update Project Managers on project status and risks. manage, prepare and provide expert advice on environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, environmental management systems, and auditing and compliance.
• participate in internal quality reviews and provide feedback to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance of project deliverables and ensure that all deliverables, including environmental reports, assessments, and management plans, meet high-quality standards.
• complete tasks in accordance with agreed timeframes, budgets, scope of work and outcomes.
• contribute to the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions.
• foster effective communication and teamwork across the business.
• adopt a customer-centric partnership approach, ensuring services meet or exceed client expectations.
• stay up to date with emerging trends, regulations, and best practices in the environmental consulting field.
• build and maintain strong client relationships.
• exemplify the company's values of Connection, Tenacity and Excellence.

About You - Skills and experience

You will:

• hold a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, planning or other relevant subject.
• have 3-4 plus years' experience in environmental management.
• offer expertise in one or more of the disciplines identified above.
• be proficient in project, time, and team management.
• have experience in managing successful client relationships.

Benefits of working with Onward

The benefits offered include:

• competitive remuneration package.
• contemporary benefits such as salary packaging and leave purchasing options.
• a progressive and supportive team culture.
• formal training and professional development opportunities.
• flexible working arrangements including working from home.
• contemporary hardware and software.
• modern offices in four key locations (Armidale, Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne).

We offer the opportunity to join an emerging company and grow with us. You will be encouraged to pursue mastery, build relationships with clients, and contribute to the business' success.

We are an agile team with streamlined decision making that enables the pursuit of emerging opportunities and professional growth.

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