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Principal Environmental Assessment & Approvals Consultant

Apply locations AUS-Victoria-Melbourne time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R7145

Why Smart People Join Epic?

A Smarter Workload
We mix things up — major infrastructure, renewables, transport, mining and urban projects — all with a balance of home, office and site time. No burnout. No boredom.

Culture Minus the Ego
We hire good humans. That’s it. You’ll work with people who share knowledge freely, collaborate across states, and have each other’s backs — from interns to directors.

Growth That’s More Than a Buzzword
Whether you want to lead, expand into new sectors or influence national strategy — we give you the support, training, and headspace to do it.

Join Our Environmental Planning & Approvals Team – Melbourne

We’re looking for a Principal Environmental Assessment & Approvals Consultant to join our growing team in Victoria. You’ll lead strategy, shape projects and influence the approvals landscape for high-profile clients across the state and beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Managing complex environmental approvals under the EP Act, EPBC Act and bilateral frameworks

- Leading the development of referrals, impact assessments, EMPs and technical reports

- Providing strategic advice to clients on environmental risks, constraints and pathways

- Liaising with state and federal regulators, and managing stakeholder engagement

- Mentoring junior staff and supporting team development

- Contributing to business growth and major project wins in VIC

What You’ll Need

- Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Policy, or a related field

- 10+ years of experience navigating state and federal approvals processes

- Deep understanding of Victorian environmental legislation and regulatory bodies

- Excellent communication and leadership skills

- A drive to lead, innovate, and deliver best-practice outcomes

What’s in It for You

- Flexibility that’s actually flexible (WFH, part-time, tailored schedules)

- Competitive salary + benefits that grow with you

- Leadership role on iconic, complex projects

- Supportive culture built on trust, not red tape

- Regular national collaboration and access to senior leadership

- Room to lead, shape and grow Epic’s Victorian presence

Apply now: careers@epicenvironmental.com.au
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See our work: www.epicenvironmental.com.au/environmental-projects

Let’s build Victoria’s environmental future — and enjoy the ride doing it.

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About Us

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.

Are you ready to innovate? Collaborate? Meet the requirements of ever-evolving regulations and keep up with the demands of a dynamic, expanding team? Work across disciplines to develop solutions no one has seen before? Apply today to join our Montrose team

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 here or view the EEO Posters . 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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