Heritage & Environmental Advisor

The Heritage & Environmental Advisor is responsible for assessing proposed telecommunications infrastructure sites and works to identify environmental and heritage constraints and determine applicable approval requirements. The role coordinates the preparation and management of permits, approvals, assessments and compliance activities, provides technical advice to project teams, and supports the delivery of projects in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements

Key responsibilities

Assess telecommunications projects for environmental and heritage constraints and identify potential risks, permit requirements and approval pathways.

Provide advice and guidance to Operations, Project Managers and delivery teams on environmental and heritage matters.

Prepare, coordinate and submit environmental, heritage and statutory permits, approvals and supporting documentation.

Coordinate environmental and heritage assessments to support project delivery and compliance requirements.

Engage and manage external consultants to obtain required assessments, reports, permits and approvals.

Review consultant deliverables to ensure quality, compliance and alignment with project requirements.

Liaise with councils, government agencies, regulators, utility providers and other stakeholders as required.

Monitor project compliance with environmental and heritage obligations and identify potential risks.

Identify and escalate complex, high-risk or precedent setting matters to the Heritage & Environmental Lead.