Introduction

Join a specialist nature and science team supporting critical inland waters studies for a major resources organisation. Apply expertise in aquatic ecology, ecohydrology, surface and groundwater systems to manage multidisciplinary studies, assess environmental risks, support approvals and compliance, and contribute to sustainable environmental management.

What are you going to do 

The appointment may be made at Senior Environmental Advisor or Environmental Advisor level, depending on the expertise and experience of the successful candidate. The position is based in Perth and offered as a two-year contract.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project manage inland waters studies of varying complexity and scale across multiple environmental disciplines.
  • Prepare detailed scopes of work with input from technical specialists, environmental approvals personnel and study managers.
  • Plan and facilitate inland waters risk assessments.
  • Advise on the mitigation hierarchy and appropriate environmental impact triggers and thresholds.
  • Support the development and implementation of inland waters management plans.
  • Coordinate environmental monitoring and ensure data and technical deliverables are captured to a high standard.
  • Provide advice on relevant regulatory frameworks and decision-making authority expectations.
  • Review technical studies, scopes of work, environmental impact assessments and management plans.
  • Guide stakeholder consultation planning and the preparation of consultation materials.
  • Build productive relationships with regulators, academic institutions, industry representatives and technical specialists.

Essential skills and knowledge

Essential

  • A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Ecology or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 10 or more years of environmental experience within industry or government.
  • Extensive knowledge of inland waters, including aquatic ecology, ecohydrology, surface water and groundwater systems.
  • Strong project-management capability.
  • Experience in statistical analysis and environmental impact assessment modelling.
  • Sound knowledge of Western Australian environmental legislation and approvals processes.
  • Strong stakeholder-management capability across internal and external groups.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing, negotiation and conflict resolution.
  • You must have current right to work in Australia to be considered for this role

Highly Regarded

  • Familiarity with the Water Quality Australia 2021 Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality.
  • Experience developing environmental triggers, thresholds and monitoring programs.
  • Established relationships with regulators, industry, academia or specialist environmental consultants.

What we offer 

  • 2 year contract
  • Opportunity to work in the mining sector
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Click the link to apply or email your CV direct to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

Closing: 08 November 2026

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Application process & contact

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Project discussion with our customer

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The decision

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Introductory conversation with Brunel

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