Principal / Team Lead Approval Consultant
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
A$200,000.00/yr - A$240,000.00/yr
A national, multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant to lead its environmental approvals and assessments capability in Queensland.
This role combines technical leadership, client engagement, and team management, with a clear mandate to grow and strengthen the environmental practice across the state.
Working closely with national leadership and aligned technical teams, you'll take ownership of project delivery, support business growth, and mentor a small team while remaining hands‑on with complex approvals work.
Key Responsibilities Lead environmental approvals and assessment projects across Queensland
Manage client relationships and support ongoing business development
Oversee project delivery, quality, and resourcing
Grow and strengthen the Queensland environmental practice
Provide leadership and mentoring to a small consultancy team
Collaborate with other business units on multi‑disciplinary projects About You
You're an experienced environmental professional with strong approvals expertise and a practical, commercial approach.
Key requirements 15+ years' experience in environmental approvals and assessments
Proven experience across EIA, statutory approvals, and mine closure
Strong knowledge of Queensland environmental and mining legislation
Background in consulting with client‑facing responsibilities
Experience leading small technical teams
Established relationships with regulators and government stakeholders
Commercial mindset with business development capability Why Join? Senior leadership role with real influence over practice growth
Supportive, collaborative leadership environment
Competitive, market‑aligned remuneration
Career progression linked to performance and business growth
Brisbane‑based office close to shops and public transport About TEN Recruitment
TEN Recruitment is an independently owned specialist recruitment consultancy connecting environmental and technical professionals with leading organisations across Australia.
We take a consultative, relationship‑driven approach built on strong industry knowledge.
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Send your CV to Lianne Adlington at or call for a confidential discussion.
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