Principal Environmental Assessment

**Purposeful, Varied Workload** No rinse-and-repeat here. You’ll tackle complex environmental approvals across sectors — mining, energy, infrastructure, renewables — with a balance of strategic work, site visits and flexible office/home time.**A Culture That Inspires** No politics. No ivory towers. Just smart, approachable people who help each other succeed. From grads to directors, we share knowledge, celebrate wins, and enjoy plenty of laughs along the way.**Career Progression That’s Actually Real** We don’t just talk growth — we fund it, plan it and build it with you. Whether you’re stepping up or scaling out, we support your journey with coaching, leadership access and national opportunities.**Join Our Environmental Planning & Approvals Team – Adelaide**We’re expanding into South Australia and looking for a Principal Environmental Assessment & Approvals Consultant to lead the delivery of approvals strategy for major clients across SA and nationally. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins, shape our local presence, and help build a high-performing team from the ground up.**What You’ll Be Doing*** Leading environmental impact assessments and regulatory approvals (EP Act, EPBC Act, bilateral processes)* Advising clients on approvals pathways, environmental constraints and risk* Preparing and reviewing reports, referrals, EIS/EMP documentation and submissions* Liaising with state and federal regulators, clients and community stakeholders* Mentoring junior staff and building local capability* Supporting business development and strategic growth in SA**What You’ll Need*** Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, or related field* Extensive experience in environmental approvals in SA or interstate* Solid understanding of state and Commonwealth environmental legislation* Strong communication and project leadership skills* A desire to shape and grow something meaningful — not just maintain the status quo## **What’s in It for You*** Build Epic’s presence in South Australia — with real autonomy* Flexible working arrangements (including WFH and part-time options)* Competitive salary + benefits tailored to you* Access to complex, career-defining projects* A genuinely supportive, no-bullshit team culture* National collaboration and mentorship from top-tier experts **Apply now:** careers@epicenvironmental.com.au **Follow us:** **Explore our work:**Let’s raise the bar for environmental consulting in South Australia — together. #LI-Epic**We’re blazing new trails.**Forget everything you think you know about how environmental companies work. Montrose Environmental Group was designed from the ground up to deliver a better experience and better outcomes for both our clients and our employees.We’re growing rapidly—with a purpose. We’re bringing the best minds on board, and giving them the freedom to focus on what matters most: coming up with ingenious, effective ways to measure, assess, and address real-world situations. The kind that face industries of all kinds right now, and the kind that we want to be the first to see on the horizon.When we do that, we add value. We create opportunities for our clients and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We make a real difference in the world around us.**You can help lead the way.****Montrose is committed to being an inclusive workplace.**Montrose is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can read more about EEO or view the . If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hrcorp@montrose-env.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail careers@montrose-env.com or call 949-988-3500. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
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