Associate Director, Planning & Approvals (Mining/Critical Minerals) - NSW
	EMM Consulting

Would you be excited by an opportunity to be at the forefront of the changing landscape for mining and critical minerals projects in New South Wales? 

Are you an experience environmental leader who wants a to play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, identifying new business opportunities and driving innovative approaches that influence the future of sustainable resource development? 

Want to work with a leading multi-disciplinary team of environmental specialists who push boundaries and redefine what’s possible? 

We’re looking for someone with your passion and deep expertise in New South Wales. You’ll play a key role in shaping our NSW building new business and creating opportunities to deliver innovation and positive out outcomes for our communities clients across the mining sector.  

You’ll lead complex approval strategies for state significant projects and work with an outstanding team of technical specialists to deliver high quality outcomes and innovation for a diverse range of mining & critical minerals projects. Most importantly, you’ll have a voice and plenty of support and opportunity to influence, shape and grow our NSW practice. 

At EMM, we believe that a sustainable future is achievable and we proactively pursue opportunities to help our clients and the community make it a reality. Our dedicated team of environmental professionals share a passion and commitment to driving positive change through innovation, collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking. 

We were honoured to be recognised in the 2025 Beaton Client Choice Awards because they are judged solely on client feedback.    

• Best Built & Natural Environment Consulting Firm (>$30M revenue) 
• Most Trusted Firm: Built & Natural Environment Consulting 
• Best Provider of ESG Services: Built & Natural Environment Consulting 

Here’s what you can expect in your new role with EMM: 

• You’ll have the opportunity and time to dedicate to developing and nurturing client relationships in NSW – creating opportunities that will help mining clients to plan, navigate the changing landscape and transition  
• You’ll bring insight and thought leadership in helping to shape and evolve our services and strategy to align with the opportunities in NSW    
• You’ll be surrounded by an outstanding team of multi-disciplinary environmental professionals and lead the delivery of state significant mining and minerals projects across NSW stretching across Metalliferous coal, hard rock mining and strategic minerals  
• You’ll have the opportunity and time to mentor and develop a truly talented bunch of early career and experienced professionals  
• You can look forward to the autonomy, flexibility and support you need to balance all aspects of your life  
• With offices across Australia; you’ll be able to flex and enjoy hybrid working at its best 

Here’s what you’ll bring to have impact:  

• You’ll have significant experience in leading state significant multi-disciplinary mining projects in NSW 
• A deep understanding of environmental and planning legislation at a NSW State and Federal level and demonstrated success of advising on planning strategies for major projects   
• A deep understanding of the global mining markets, the growth opportunities and the current agenda for NSW  
• You’ve developed strong relationships and networks across the Mining industry and with regulators and built an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality outcomes with integrity, innovation and dedication   

When you submit your application, look out for our email confirming safe receipt and important information regarding next steps.     

Our goal is to build a team of EMMers that looks like the world around us — and we want EMMers to stay and grow. As part of our efforts to build an EMM for everyone, we embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company.  

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. 

• Please note we can only consider applicants with a legal right to work in Australia 
• Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted for this position