WA Environment Manager

• Leading Australian environmental consulting business
• Additional Benefit of #ME Days (Paid Wellbeing Days)
• Lead environmental outcomes and manage a team of professionals

About Umwelt

At Umwelt Australia, our purpose is to enable change for the better. As a leading Australian environmental consulting business, we are passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for our clients, communities and the environment.

With over 30 years of experience and 9 office locations nationally, Umwelt has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality environmental and social advisory services across Australia. Our people are at the heart of our success and we are proud of the collaborative and supportive culture we have created.

As part of our continued growth, our current WA Environment Manager is progressing into new opportunities within the Umwelt WA business. We are now seeking an experienced and people focused WA Environment Manager to lead and grow our Western Australian Environment team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior environmental professional who enjoys combining technical leadership, business growth, mentoring and strategic direction within a collaborative national consultancy.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Environment Service Lead, this role is responsible for the operational, tactical and strategic success of the WA Environment team. You will work closely with senior leaders across the business to strengthen umwelt’s presence in the WA market while building a high performing and engaged team.

This is a leadership role suited to someone who thrives on building relationships, developing people, driving business growth and delivering high quality environmental outcomes across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and support the WA Environment team to achieve strong technical and commercial outcomes
• Drive business development activities and strengthen client relationships across the WA market
• Provide strategic and technical leadership in environmental approvals and/or environmental management services
• Develop and implement the WA Environment business strategy, including budgets, forecasting and growth initiatives
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high performing team culture
• Oversee project delivery to ensure quality, financial performance and client satisfaction
• Support recruitment, retention and development of environmental professionals within the WA team
• Promote continuous improvement, safety leadership and adherence to quality management systems and company values
• Collaborate with the WA Regional Director and other senior leaders to deliver the WA Regional Strategy.

About You:

You are an experienced environmental leader who combines strong technical capability with commercial acumen and a genuine passion for developing people.

You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading environmental teams within consulting or a related industry
• Ability to lead and drive a positive, inclusive and high performing team culture
• Strong knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, approvals and regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience in business development, client relationship management and strategic growth
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting and resource planning
• Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and empower others

What We offer:

At Umwelt, we value our people and are committed to creating an environment where our teams can thrive professionally and personally. As part of our team, you will be offered:

• A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
• Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MeDays: an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff extra paid days off
• Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
• Opportunities to join Umwelt’s Employee Share Plan (ESP)
• Professional development, mentoring and technical learning opportunities
• Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity where you can shape a growing team, influence strategy and make a meaningful impact within the environmental consulting industry, we would love to hear from you!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Join the Umwelt Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Alissa Bower, Recruitment Business Partner, on 02 4907 0124.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.