QLD Environmental Business Lead

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ALRA | Australia's Leading Recruitment Agency Full time

$240,000 – $280,000 + bonus structure

Hybrid Brisbane / Gold Coast

As the Environmental Business Lead for Queensland, you'll take ownership of a Multi-Million $$ project portfolio and lead a 20+ strong team of Environmental Planners, Scientists and Ecologists within a top-tier national consultancy that's stable, profitable and built around a collaborative, state-based leadership model.

This role isn't about micromanaging or chasing utilisation - it's about setting the direction. You'll steer strategy, client relationships and people leadership across Queensland while operating within a single national P&L model that rewards strong business acumen and collaboration.

The Role:

Reporting directly into the National Environmental Director, you'll lead your team with a clear roadmap to build a 60-70 person integrated Environmental & Geosciences division within two years.

  • Lead and grow a team across Environmental Approvals, Ecology and CLM
  • Develop strategy and direction for Queensland's environmental business
  • Take responsibility for project portfolio, resourcing and delivery outcomes
  • Operate nationally - collaborating with 300+ peers across Water, Transport & Buildings
  • Drive client engagement and business development within key sectors: infrastructure, defence, mining, renewables and industry
  • Build internal relationships with long-standing Principals and project leads
  • Oversee hiring, mentoring, bids and leadership for the QLD environment business
  • Billable target of 30–40% (reduced during ramp-up)
  • Participate in biannual national conferences to share strategy and innovation

About you:

You might currently be a Technical or Senior Principal in Environmental Approvals or Ecology ready for the next step, or already leading a team and looking for a national platform and long-term runway.

  • Experienced leader with commercial and delivery awareness
  • Background in Environmental Approvals, Planning or Ecology
  • Proven ability to manage, mentor and grow teams
  • Comfortable with client engagement and steering BD strategy
  • Understands the mechanics of a P&L (though not measured on one directly)
  • Pref for Ecology or Approvals discipline - an interest in building the ecology team would be highly regarded

Why this Role?

This business has long tenure across its senior ranks - people stay because it's stable, profitable, and free of internal politics. You'll have the trust of a leadership team who value independent decision-making and want someone to genuinely "own" Queensland's environmental business.

If you're interested in exploring further, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Your approach will be held in confidence.

Peter Dakers

Associate Director – Environmental

ALRA | |

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