Assist with, and undertake, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and approvals processes to ensure the timely delivery of regulatory approvals under Mining Act, Parts IV and V of State environmental legislation as well as the Federal EPBC Act, as required
Engage with project teams to request completion of Project Definition Forms for all projects.
Development of approvals Execution Plans and approvals schedules that are achievable based on available resources and benchmarked assessment timeframes
Communicate with internal stakeholders to obtain project information to enable planning of environmental studies, and preparation of approval applications.
Coordination and management of operational approvals projects, including scoping technical studies and surveys, scheduling and budget tracking
Engagement and management of consultants to conduct environmental studies in accordance with agreed timeframes.
Engagement and management of consultants preparing environmental approval documents to support approvals for operational projects, including review and quality control of consultant deliverables
Preparation of environmental approval applications and supporting documents that adhere to government policy/guidelines and are in accordance with agreed Execution Plans and approvals schedules
Review of project documentation against EPBC/EPA/DWER/DMIRS policy and guidelines