Environmental Consultants

The Opportunity - Perth Based

On the top shelf - Emerge stands out amongst environmental consulting firms. We continue to win an exciting range projects in the transport (port, road and rail), renewable, transport and planning sectors, for example we are the lead EIA consultant on the Westport project. Our projects need smart motivated people that can help navigate and secure environmental approvals under State and Commonwealth legislation and achieve the best possible environmental outcomes.

If you have approvals experience (3-10 years) in WA we would love to hear from you. You can write well, really well, are self motivated, organised and looking for enjoyable work environment - in a great part of town (Subiaco) that is close to shops, entertainment and PT. If you feeling siloed in that big 'engineering' firm, stale, tired of a toxic culture or need to find a place where environment is central and your development can take off - apply now.

We are open to people looking full time, part time or contract work.

What will you be responsible for?

• Environmental approval documentation (EP and EPBC Act).
• Managing and coordinating technical assessments.
• Expanding your relationships with clients, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with others.

What will you bring?

• A service mentality and desire to help clients, the planet and our community.
• 3 to 10 years' relevant experience in WA.
• Tertiary qualifications in science, engineering, management or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adept project management skills.
• In depth knowledge of Commonwealth and WA legislation and environment policy.
• Ability to think independently and work collaboratively.
• Ability to navigate the workings of Government.

About Us

When founded in 2010 Emerge wanted to provide clients with 'tier #1' service but offer greater value through a nimble, client focused and user friendly business model. This philosophy has contributed to Emerge becoming one of Australia's most successful and awarded consultancies, with over 80 staff in offices in Western Australia and Victoria. Our teams cover Environmental Planning and Management (approvals), Hydrology, Contaminated Land, Ecology, Sustainability, Park and Recreational Planning and Landscape Architecture. We are passionate about protecting, improving and managing sensitive environments and fostering healthy natural ecosystems, cities and communities.

Emerge is the right size where everyone is known and feels like an important part of the team. All our principals and seniors are actively engaged in projects, staff and clients. We trust our people, so they feel empowered, and in turn we enjoy our client's trust and respect. We carefully select our clients and only do high quality work. We have great offices, systems and equipment. With a flat and flexible structure, multiple offices, diverse practice areas, people, clients and projects you will have plenty of opportunity to learn, grow and be challenged.

Rewards

Remuneration will be negotiated based on your skills, experience and value. Emerge offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, such as:

• A focussed career development framework and people based culture
• An active social calendar
• Flexible working arrangements
• Parental leave and additional annual leave
• Workplace giving/volunteering opportunities
• Employee reward and recognition program
• Professional and technical development opportunities

To Apply

To be considered please two things. A short cover letter explaining whyyou wan to work at Emerge and CV by 19 December 2025. Call Adrian Vlok if you would like to talk.