Principal Environment Approvals

5 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Iluka Full time

Perth Based- Flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and flexi hours- Competitive base salary and short-term incentive program

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in environmental approvals?

Do you have experience in managing complex approval processes for mining or development projects? If yes, then this is the opportunity for you

About us

Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.

About the role

An opportunity has become available for an accomplished environmental professional with a proven record of gaining environmental approvals for new and existing projects.

We are seeking the services of a highly motivated environmental professional to join our dynamic Environment team. Reporting to the Group Environment Manager, you will be responsible for leading a small team delivering approvals for nominated projects.

The role will be responsible for:
- Developing strategies, detailed schedules, and execution plans for the delivery of environmental approvals projects. This will include allocation of priorities and workflows of team members- Defining approvals processes and schedules, managing baseline and other environmental studies, evaluating environmental impacts, designing mitigating strategies and producing high quality approvals documentation- Developing close working relationships with Government officials- Working effectively with the broader project and operational teams, including provision of guidance and advice to ensure compliance with legislation and company environmental policies and procedures

About you

To be successful for this role, you will have:
- Strong experience working in a similar role- High standards of behaviour that align with Iluka's values of Commitment, Integrity & Responsibility- Degree in Environmental Science or equivalent- Thorough understanding of principles of environmental impact assessment and environmental management- Broad understanding of mining and minerals processing and relevant environmental matters relating to these practices- Excellent knowledge of and experience with relevant State & Federal Government environmental and planning legislation and regulatory processes- Extensive experience in the development and submission of environmental approvals documentation to regulatory agencies- Ability to lead teams, consultants and technical specialists- Demonstrated ability to manage time, budget and quality of deliverables- Excellent computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, GIS, PowerPoint)- Current C Class Drivers Licence

What We Offer- Flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and flexi hours- Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave- Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave- Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures- Company share matching scheme

At Iluka, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and an inclusive workplace culture that empowers everyone to demonstrate our values and achieve extraordinary performance.

You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

Applications Close: 28th July 2025

"We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities."



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