Environmental Project Manager

At Onward, we’re not trying to be the biggest consultancy – just the most respected. We partner closely with clients across energy, renewables, infrastructure and resources to deliver environmental assessment, approvals and management solutions that genuinely move projects forward.

Our Brisbane team is growing, and we’re looking for an Environmental Project Manager who wants more than ‘just another consultancy role’.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of our QLD business, influence how we deliver projects, and grow with the team.

If you’re a driven mid‑level consultant ready for bigger responsibility, strategic exposure, and a team that actually backs you — this is the role to step into.

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping our QLD offering and growing into a future leader, we’d love to hear from you.

The role – What you’ll lead

As a Brisbane-based Environmental Project Manager, you will:

  • deliver and coordinate environmental approvals, EIAs, EMPs, audits, monitoring programs and compliance reporting

  • plan, manage and track projects – budgets, scope, risks, delivery and client communication

  • analyse environmental data and identify risks, impacts and mitigation strategies

  • translate regulatory requirements into clear advice for clients

  • work with internal specialists and external partners to deliver multi disciplinary outcomes

  • take ownership of client relationships, ensuring quality delivery and trusted-advisor service

  • contribute to fee proposals, scoping and tender submissions

  • support internal quality assurance and elevate the standard of our deliverables

  • represent Onward in QLD, with the opportunity to build your network and shape our presence

  • mentor junior consultants and step gradually into leadership responsibilities

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys autonomy, and wants to help build something meaningful in QLD.

You’ll thrive here if you:

  • hold a degree in environmental science, engineering, planning or a related field

  • bring around 5+ years of environmental consulting or approvals experience

  • have strong knowledge of QLD and Commonwealth approvals pathways (EP Act, EPBC Act etc.)

  • are confident managing projects, schedules and deliverables

  • enjoy direct client contact and can translate technical detail into practical advice

  • want a role where you can grow into leadership – not wait years for a vacant box on an org chart

  • are collaborative, curious, pragmatic and keen to influence outcomes

What Onward offers

  • competitive remuneration

  • flexible working arrangements (including WFH)

  • salary packaging and lifestyle benefits

  • employee share option plan

  • support to undertake training, develop new skills and advance your career

  • the chance to build your career alongside the growth of our QLD business

For a confidential discussion, contact Callum Gawne, Principal – Environmental Management on 0437 008 431 or apply via opportunities@onward.au

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Work with us

Onward is always keen to speak with motivated and passionate people.

We offer:

  • autonomy and responsibility – leading to accelerated personal and professional growth

  • opportunity to shape your future – form your own team and follow your desired markets and expertise

  • flexibility in work hours and location – we use modern communication systems to allow our people to work from Armidale, Brisbane, Melbourne or Newcastle and work a nine-day fortnight

  • opportunities to share in the success of the business

If you are interested in working with us, please enquire at any time at opportunities@onward.au

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