Duration: 15 months (subject for extension)
Roster: First 12 months - Perth based, eventually 2:1 roster to site
Site: WA
Our client is a globally recognised engineering and project delivery organisation committed to creating sustainable solutions that improve communities and industries. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation and professional development, they provide an inclusive environment where employees are empowered to contribute, grow their careers and make a meaningful impact on major projects.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Lead to join a major mining project based in Perth. This pivotal leadership position will be responsible for managing environmental, heritage and water approval requirements, ensuring compliance obligations are effectively integrated into project planning, engineering design and delivery schedules. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will oversee approval pathways, heritage survey programs, environmental risk management and stakeholder engagement activities to support successful project execution. The role will be Perth-based for approximately 12 months before transitioning to a FIFO roster during the construction and execution phase.
Key responsibilities
- Lead environmental, heritage and regulatory approvals activities across the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate environmental consultants and technical specialists to achieve approval and compliance milestones.
- Manage heritage survey programs, access requirements and clearance processes to support project schedules.
- Oversee environmental inputs for water approvals, licensing applications and hydrogeological investigations.
- Ensure environmental and heritage obligations are incorporated into engineering design and review processes.
- Monitor approvals and compliance schedules, identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Provide leadership to environmental and GIS personnel while fostering strong relationships with clients, regulators and project stakeholders.
- Support project teams in delivering environmental outcomes that align with business and regulatory requirements.
About you
- Demonstrated experience leading environmental, heritage and approvals activities within the mining, resources or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong understanding of environmental approvals, permitting processes and regulatory compliance requirements in Western Australia.
- Proven ability to manage consultants, multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder interfaces.
- Experience coordinating heritage surveys, land access requirements and environmental risk assessments.
- Knowledge of water approvals, licensing frameworks and hydrogeological considerations.
- Strong project management, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment and manage competing priorities.
- Current Australian working rights are required to be considered for this position.
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.
With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)
If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to louis.tham@airswift.com with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Louis at +61 (08) 6245 0671 for more information.
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