Natural Area Consulting Management Services is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Consultant to join our Perth-based environmental consulting team. This is a leadership role for a highly organised and technically capable environmental professional with strong knowledge of Western Australian flora, fauna, and regulatory frameworks.
You will play a key role and contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes on projects across Western Australia, while mentoring and developing graduate and junior consultants. The position involves a balance of office-based work in Malaga and fieldwork across metropolitan and regional WA.
Responsibilities
* Managing multiple environmental consulting projects from proposal through to completion, including scope, budget, scheduling, reporting, and closeout.
* Leading, mentoring, reviewing and providing feedback to junior and graduate consultants, fostering technical development and professional growth.
* Undertaking and overseeing flora, fauna, vegetation, and environmental surveys across WA bioregions.
* Preparing environmental reports, management plans, monitoring programs, and regulatory documentation.
* Assisting with environmental approvals and compliance processes at local, state, and federal levels.
* Supporting business development activities, including client liaison, proposal preparation, and fee estimates.
* Contributing to a collaborative and high-performing consulting team.
Qualifications
* Completed bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science or a related discipline.
* Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on WA flora and fauna.
* Current WA Manual Driver’s Licence (C Class or higher).
* First Aid Certificate.
* Police Clearance.
Skills & Experience
* Project management skills & experience: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
* Leadership capability: Experience mentoring and supervising graduate consultants and contributing to a positive team culture.
* Regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of WA and Australian environmental legislation, approvals, and compliance processes.
* Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience preparing technical reports and client‑facing documentation.
* Technical proficiency: Competence in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Copilot) and proficiency with GIS and environmental data tools.
* Field experience: Hands‑on experience conducting environmental fieldwork, site assessments, and monitoring programs throughout WA.
Benefits
* Leadership and career progression: Join a growing leadership team and help shape the next generation of environmental professionals. Many senior leaders started their careers at Natural Area.
* Collaborative expertise: Work alongside botanists, ecologists, bushland rehabilitation specialists, vertebrate pest management experts, project managers, horticulturists, and seed ecology specialists.
* Perth‑based role with varied fieldwork: Enjoy a stable Perth-based role with work from home available, metro and regional fieldwork, without long‑term FIFO or extended travel.
* Competitive remuneration: Salary commensurate with skills and experience.
* Professional development: Regular performance reviews, ongoing training, support for further education, and attendance at industry events.
* Supportive culture: A values‑driven organisation that prioritises wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from diverse backgrounds.
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