Environmental Consultant

Principal Environmental Approvals Consultant

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior consultants, and contribute to the strategic direction of the office?

At Eco Logical Australia (ELA), a Tetra Tech company, we lead with science and the purpose of making a difference. As one of Australia’s leading environmental consultancies, we’re proud to offer a workplace where your passion for the environment can thrive.

With us, you’ll find your people—supportive, down-to-earth experts who are leaders in their fields and genuinely love what they do. You’ll be empowered to grow your knowledge and contribute to meaningful work. Our projects are dynamic, our culture is collaborative, and no two days are the same.

That’s what makes us more than just an environmental consultancy.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Principal Environmental Approvals Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work on interesting and diverse projects, delivering positive environmental solutions to our clients, and to regional Australia.

Our Approvals team supports a diverse range of projects, working closely with our Ecology, Surface Water, Groundwater, Bushfire and Environmental Management specialists to deliver integrated environmental outcomes.

The Principal Environmental Approvals Consultant will play a key leadership role in strengthening and growing Eco Logical Australia's environmental approvals capability in South Australia. This position requires a highly experienced environmental approvals specialist with extensive knowledge of South Australian and Commonwealth environmental and planning legislation, along with a proven track record delivering complex approvals projects.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You’ll love working with us because we will value your expertise, encourage your curiosity and your contributions will have a real-world impact. You'll be part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do and supports each other to succeed. We offer,

• A competitive salary.
• Workplace flexibility.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Health & Wellbeing programs.
• Study assistance scheme and learning opportunities with industry experts.
• Collaborate on projects across the country, building your expertise within a supportive community of practice.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Genderless 12-week paid parental leave.
• Salary sacrifice into superannuation and the ability to purchase 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• Opportunity to participate in Tetra Tech employee stock purchase program, and purchase at a discounted rate (NASDAQ TTEK).

Apply now

• Learn more about the opportunity: Positions Vacant - Eco Logical Australia
• For further information about the position, please contact Emily Love, Senior Approvals Consultant & Approvals Team Lead, via ***email_hidden***
• Applications close: Sunday, 19 July 2026

Come and see if our people are your people.