Biodiversity Offsets Approvals Leader

Biodiversity Offsets Approvals Lead A leading consultancy is expanding its biodiversity offsets practice and is looking for a senior approvals specialist to lead complex offset approvals across State and Federal frameworks. This is a high-profile, commercially focused role working on major utilities, renewables, infrastructure and other major projects. The role Lead the preparation, submission and negotiation of complex biodiversity offset approvals under State and Federal frameworks Provide technical and strategic input on offset strategies for major projects Quality assure the work of senior ecologists, restoration and monitoring specialists Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, government agencies and First Nations groups Contribute technical input to business development, proposals and client negotiations Work closely with the Biodiversity Offsets Lead to turn approvals into efficient implementation and long-term management programs Apply GIS, drone, eDNA and AI tools where they are accepted under relevant guidelines Mentor and develop technical staff in approvals processes and regulatory navigation About you Significant experience leading complex offset approvals Deep knowledge of biodiversity offset frameworks and regulatory negotiation, ideally across Queensland and other Australian jurisdictions at both State and Federal level Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to business development and client engagement Strong stakeholder management skills, including with regulators, government agencies and First Nations groups A high standard of technical quality assurance and experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams Highly regarded BAM accreditation under the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme, or equivalent senior approvals credentials in other jurisdictions Experience with nature positive and biodiversity credit markets Familiarity with carbon delivery as a partner rather than a principal Project management and program-level delivery experience What’s on offer A senior technical leadership role in the fastest-growing part of the business See your offset strategies come to life with full project lifecycle exposure Real influence over approvals strategy, regulator relationships and practice capability A collaborative team working across offsets, delivery, wildlife and pest management To apply Apply via the link or contact Ben Powell from Talent Partner Australia for a confidential discussion.