Environmental Advisor, EHS Support

Position Overview

Education Required: Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or related discipline

Experience Required: Minimum 3 years as an Environmental Advisor within oil and gas, mining, or renewables (onshore preferred)

Description

EHS Support is hiring an Environmental Advisor based in Perth, Western Australia with remote-eligible flexibility, supporting environmental approvals, impact assessments, and compliance obligations across Western Australia and nationally for clients across multiple sectors.

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm with experts across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. The firm forms long-lasting partnerships with clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity, and as a small employee-owned consultancy, every voice carries.

The Environmental Advisor provides technical input, regulatory coordination, and documentation support for projects requiring assessment under the Environment Protection Act 1986 (WA), the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth), and other relevant State and Commonwealth frameworks. The role works closely with EHS project managers, clients, and regulators to ensure approval pathways are clearly defined, risks are well-managed, and submissions are delivered to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Support Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and approvals processes to secure timely State and Commonwealth environmental approvals.
• Develop strategic approvals plans, schedules, and pathways to support efficient and compliant project delivery.
• Contribute to development, coordination, and delivery of environmental plans, EPA referrals, and supporting documentation for client onshore and offshore activities.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of Western Australian environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks, and approval pathways.
• Collaborate with and influence regulators, Joint Venture Partners, industry bodies, and other stakeholders to achieve positive environmental and project outcomes.
• Maintain awareness of industry standards, legislative changes, innovations, and lessons learned, and support their integration into project practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Environmental Advisor within oil and gas, mining, or renewables (onshore preferred).
• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Demonstrated diligence, initiative, and commitment to contributing within a small, high-performing team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with clear, open, and professional communication across stakeholders.
• Strong team player able to operate in a fast-growing, high-performance environment.
• Proficient in environmental and project support tools (GIS, MS Project) for approvals tracking, documentation, and reporting.

Additional Notes

• Remote-eligible role based in Perth, Western Australia.
• Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Competitive salary; employee referral bonuses; opportunity to participate in revenue sharing.
• Structured mentoring programme; paid parental leave.
• Collaborative, employee-owned business with accessible leadership; regular social events and clear career-progression pathways.

How to Apply

Apply through the EHS Support careers portal hosted on Rippling.