Senior to Associate Environmental Consultant (Assessments & Approvals)
	JBS&G Australia Pty Ltd

• Join an employee-owned, accredited environmental consultancy
• National collaboration opportunities with diverse pipeline and expert support
• Exceptional career development + wellness perks in a growing team

About the role 

Are you an experienced environmental professional looking to make a meaningful impact?

Join our dynamic and growing Sydney team, where you’ll take a lead role in developing client relationships, shaping the JBS&G brand within our Environmental Approvals service, and working closely with our highly regarded in-house Principals.

You'll collaborate nationally with JBS&G’s multidisciplinary experts to deliver high-quality environmental assessments and approvals across a range of sectors. This is a unique opportunity to lead significant projects, expand your professional network, and contribute to major developments across NSW and beyond.
 

Tasks and responsibilities 

You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering environmental approvals for a diverse range of clients and projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of high-quality environmental approvals across a mix of small to large-scale infrastructure, energy, and development projects.
• Interpreting environmental legislation, policy, and guidelines to design tailored approvals strategies that unlock project success.
• Engaging directly with State and Commonwealth regulators to understand and respond to their needs, supporting smooth project approvals and positive outcomes.
• Building trusted relationships with clients through clear communication, proactive support, and excellent service.
• Preparing compelling proposals, referrals, and approvals documentation that meet the needs of clients and regulators.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables with a sharp eye for detail and accountability.
• Contributing to business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, writing bids, and supporting strategic growth.
   

About you  

• At least 5 years’ experience in environmental assessments and approvals in NSW, ideally within a consulting environment.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, planning, natural resource management, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation, planning pathways, and approval processes (e.g. REF, SEE, EIA/EIS).
• Proven ability to lead and deliver small to medium projects independently, with experience coordinating tasks, subconsultants, timelines, and budgets.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to tailor your message for technical and non-technical audiences.
• High-quality report writing skills, and pride in delivering clear, accurate, and professional documentation.
• Strong client relationship skills, built through trust, responsiveness, and delivery of quality outcomes.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, manage project deadlines and budgets, and remain focused under pressure.
• A positive, proactive approach, with a commitment to teamwork, continual learning, and mentoring others.
   

Why choose JBS&G? 

JBS&G has a culture of ‘Care and Trust’, which reflects in our values and our DNA.  It’s the way we treat each other, the way we contribute to the success of the company, the way we look after our people, and the way we engage with our clients.

We also offer:

• Fun, flexible and supportive culture with regular social events
• Mentoring programs and industry memberships
• 50hr professional development time per year and clear career pathways
• Purchased leave scheme
• Gender neutral paid parental leave
• Wellness perks – including subsidised fitness memberships, annual skin checks & mental health support
• Support towards industry recognised qualifications
• Employee ownership model and corporate philanthropy
• Strong social and environmental ethos
   

About us 

We’re a leading environmental consultancy founded in 1996, now expanding rapidly across Australia. JBS&G is proud to be a 100% employee-owned company, and we live by our values of delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and providing exceptional opportunities for our team.

Our services include environmental assessment and approvals, contaminated land assessment, groundwater remediation, auditing and compliance, occupational hygiene, environmental due diligence, fire management, ecology and stakeholder and risk management. With a team of nearly 300 experts and offices across Australia, we have a strong reputation for innovation and quality.
 

How to apply

If this opportunity interests you, please click Apply now. For any questions, please contact Louisa Rebec on (02) 8245 0300.

Please include:

• Your resume; and a brief cover letter detailing your suitability for the position.
• To be eligible to apply, you must already have an appropriate visa which allows you to undertake full time employment in Australia.

JBS&G does not accept unsolicited agency-referred applications.