Access and Approvals Lead

• Permanent employment with travel across Western Australia
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 office days per week
• Salary $150,000-$200,000 including superannuation

• Salary $150,000-$200,000 including superannuation 
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 office days per week 
• Permanent employment with travel across Western Australia

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a leading energy infrastructure organisation seeking an experienced Access and Approvals Lead for a Permanent Employment opportunity based in Pilbara WA or Goldfields WA.

About the Position
The Access and Approvals Lead is responsible for leading environmental, planning, heritage and regulatory approval strategies across major infrastructure projects. The role provides strategic approvals leadership, regulatory coordination and stakeholder engagement from project initiation through to delivery.

Duties

• Develop and implement approvals strategies for major infrastructure projects
• Lead environmental, planning, heritage and land access approval pathways
• Manage environmental approvals under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA)
• Coordinate approval requirements across State and Commonwealth frameworks
• Prepare, review and submit regulatory applications and supporting documentation
• Oversee environmental impact assessments, technical investigations and specialist studies
• Manage approval conditions and compliance obligations
• Maintain relationships with regulators and approval authorities
• Support heritage approval requirements and stakeholder engagement activities
• Identify, assess and manage approvals risks and opportunities
• Provide strategic advice regarding approval pathways and regulatory requirements
• Manage consultants and specialist advisers delivering technical studies
• Coordinate approval activities across multiple projects and workstreams
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting project delivery
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance on approvals requirements
• Contribute to project schedules through management of approval milestones

Requirements/Skills

• 10-15+ years’ experience in environmental approvals, planning, infrastructure approvals, heritage approvals or a related discipline
• Experience leading approvals strategies and regulatory pathways for major infrastructure, energy, utilities, mining, transport or resources projects
• Proven experience managing complex approval programs across multiple concurrent projects
• Strong knowledge of Western Australian and Commonwealth environmental and planning legislation
• Significant experience managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Experience engaging with regulators, government agencies, Traditional Owner groups and consultants
• Strong risk management capability relating to approvals programs
• Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams and managing technical studies
• Strong project management, planning and organisational capability
• Direct experience with Part IV approvals under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA)
• Experience with EPA referrals and environmental review documentation
• Experience preparing approval submissions and responses to regulator requests for information
• Degree qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Planning, Natural Resource Management, Engineering, Environmental Law or equivalent experience.
• Must be an Australian Citizen
• Ability to travel to remote project locations across Western Australia for extended periods

Benefits working with this Client

• Flexible working environment with a hybrid office-based arrangement
• Permanent employment with travel across Western Australia
• Opportunity to build relationships with regulators, Traditional Owner groups and industry stakeholders

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

• Weekly pay  
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 5/11/2026 by 4pm
Consultant: Julie  
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.