Environmental Approvals Lead

About us Tasmanian Irrigation is a State‑owned Company that develops, owns and operates irrigation schemes in Tasmania, in accordance with sound commercial practice. Our mission is to deliver water where and when it’s needed to support sustainable agricultural growth in Tasmania. We own and operate 19 irrigation schemes across the state, and we have $1.3 billion of new irrigation projects in development. We deliver water to our customers at the lowest sustainable price, while responsibly and sustainably managing our water resources, scheme assets and the environment. Tasmanian Irrigation has the capacity to deliver 156,000 megalitres of high surety water each year, irrigating more than 133,000 hectares of land. For every 1,000 megalitres of water delivered, there is up to $3 million in on‑farm investment, up to $7 million in annual economic uplift, and up to 30 direct and indirect jobs created. All schemes developed and operated by Tasmanian Irrigation are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, have strong community endorsement, are designed to last at least 100 years and deliver water at an average reliability of more than 95 per cent per annum. About the role Tasmanian Irrigation is searching for an Environmental Approvals Lead to join our Greater South East Irrigation Scheme Project Team. As the Environmental Approvals Lead, you will play a pivotal role in securing the environmental, planning and heritage approvals required to construct and operate the Greater South East Irrigation Scheme – one of Tasmania’s key regional infrastructure initiatives. You will manage all aspects of the environmental assessment and approvals process, providing expert, practical advice that supports timely, sustainable project outcomes. Once approvals are secured, the role transitions to leading environmental compliance during construction. You will guide a team of consultants and contracted specialists, foster strong relationships with regulators, landholders and stakeholders, and work collaboratively across the project team to identify risks, embed First Nations engagement, and ensure best‑practice environmental management from design through delivery. What you’ll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you will demonstrate: Proven experience securing environmental approvals at both State and Commonwealth levels. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation and conflict‑resolution capability. High‑quality written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear assessments and submissions. Demonstrated ability to manage and direct environmental consultants and technical specialists. Experience working respectfully and collaboratively with First Nations stakeholders. Capability to guide contractors and project teams to meet environmental compliance requirements. We’re looking for candidates who bring: Tertiary qualifications in an environmental discipline. Practical experience preparing environmental assessments, permit applications and supporting documentation. Sound understanding of environmental impact assessment processes and regulatory frameworks. Ability to identify environmental risks and develop effective mitigation strategies. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with GIS mapping tools is desirable. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to the project site. What you’ll get in return You will work closely with all members of the GSEIS Project Team, Environmental Team, regulators, stakeholders and contractors for this major construction project. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the growth of Tasmania’s agribusiness sector Some of the benefits our people enjoy include: Competitive remuneration package. Flexible working arrangements (will vary depending upon the role). Health and Wellbeing Program. Tailored personal and professional development opportunities. Employee Assistance Program access. How to apply All interested applicants that meet the qualification and experience requirements as outlined in the position description are encouraged to apply via the Seek platform only. We value a diverse project team that reflects the communities we work with. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Please ensure your cover letter addresses the key selection criteria, outlined in the Position Description. To obtain the position description for this role, visit the Career Opportunities page on Tasmanian Irrigation’s website or if you have any questions relating to the above position you can email ******@tasirrigation.com.au. *Please note that applications will be reviewed as received. #J-18808-Ljbffr