Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant

About us:

Talis Consultants is a national multi-disciplinary consultancy with offices in Perth, Newcastle, Brisbane, and Nowra and other operating bases in Melbourne, Kalgoorlie, and Hobart. We specialise in providing expert services in Waste Management, Environmental Services, Engineering, Asset Management, Spatial Intelligence and Noise Management.

At Talis, we value our employees and are committed to your professional growth. We work toward an inclusive and supportive culture to ensure your contributions are recognised and celebrated. Fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace where you can thrive and make a meaningful difference.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an environmental professional to help lead our approvals business and drive business growth, manage key client relationships, and oversee the delivery of environmental projects across NSW. In this role, you will mentor and support a small team, contribute to project approvals, Environmental Impact Assessments, and mine closure planning, and help expand our environmental practice. This is a permanent, full-time role.

Position duties include, but are not limited to;

• Sourcing and delivering work
• Working with existing businesses within Talis and supporting their work
• Maintaining existing client relationships and sourcing new ones
• Growing and maintaining an environmental practice
• Working with and reporting to the Leaders in other parts of the business

About you:

• Extensive experience in dealing with project approvals, Environmental Impact Assessment, statutory advice, management plans and mine closure;
• Excellent technical capacity;
• Excellent understanding of the legal framework in NSW associated with mining and industry;
• Experience working throughout the NSW (and other local States/Territories);
• Excellent relationships with key Government stakeholders;
• Expertise in coordinating/completing complex technical assessments, records and written reports;
• Long-standing expertise in dealing with environmental and mining approvals as well as mine closure;
• Credibility, a strong reputation and an excellent track record with Clients on a range of land development, industrial and mining projects;
• Management experience with small consultancy teams;
• High-level business development skills and hold strong existing client relationships;
• Demonstrated experience in presenting at industry forums;
• Experience in developing and implementing market/business development plans;
• Permanent Australian residency; and
• Experience onsite would also be considered favourably.

Why you should work for Talis:

At Talis, we value our people and are committed to providing our employees with a working environment that enables you to work to your full potential.

Some other benefits of working at Talis include;

• Open and supportive leadership environment
• Join a friendly and dynamic work culture
• Fun staff events and activities
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Competitive salary package
• Onboarding buddy program and access to Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects
• Employee Perks Program
• Travel opportunities across NSW
• Hamilton office
• Flexible working conditions
• Professional membership fees paid for

Apply:

Talis celebrates diversity and inclusion within our organisation. We encourage individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to join our organisation and apply.

To express interest in this opportunity, please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience through the 'Apply Now' function below.  Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted. Applicants must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this position.