Senior Principal and Service Lead (Environmental Assessments & Approvals)

JBS&G is seeking a Senior Principal and Service Lead for Environmental Assessments & Approvals in Brisbane, QLD. This role involves leading strategic growth, overseeing major projects, and developing a high-performing team in environmental consultancy. The candidate should have strong experience in environmental approvals and project delivery, alongside commercial acumen and leadership skills. JBS&G emphasizes a culture of care and trust, focusing on client relationships and innovative outcomes.
Lead the strategic growth and operational delivery of JBS&G’s Environmental Assessments & Approvals (A&A) service in Queensland. As a Senior Principal, you’ll shape the future of our A&A offering by growing a high-performing team, driving impactful projects, and expanding our presence across Queensland and the East Coast.

About JBS&G

JBS&G is a 100% employee-owned environmental consultancy with over 300 experts across Australia, delivering innovative, high-quality outcomes since 1996. In Queensland, we have a strong foundation in both contaminated land and A&A, with a solid client base and proven project delivery. With growing demand and exciting new opportunities, we’re now expanding our A&A capability even further. Our anti-red tape mindset, client-first focus, and agile project delivery continue to set us apart—allowing our people to thrive and our clients to succeed.

About The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a respected and successful national environmental consultancy. You’ll lead and grow a high-performing A&A team, working closely with our State Manager (QLD), national General Manager Strategic Growth, and national A&A leaders to deliver impactful projects across Queensland and interstate. You’ll also shape strategic initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and drive growth, enhancing JBS&G’s reputation and expanding our presence in the market.

Strategic Leadership

What you’ll be doing
• Lead the growth of the QLD A&A service aligned with JBS&G’s Strategic Plans.
• Build strong client relationships and represent JBS&G across government, industry, and regulatory sectors.

Project Delivery
• Oversee and direct major A&A projects, ensuring commercial and technical excellence.
• Provide leadership in the application of QLD and Federal environmental legislation, ensuring practical, client-focused outcomes.

Business Development
• Drive business development, lead proposals, and identify growth opportunities across Queensland and the broader East Coast A&A market.

People Leadership
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing consultants, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and care.

About You
• A proven leader with experience and strong track record in environmental approvals, impact assessment, or environmental management—ideally within consulting and/or mining and resources sector.
• Demonstrated success in leadership, business development, and strategic planning.
• Deep understanding of QLD and Federal environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing complex projects, proposals, and client relationships.
• A confident communicator with exceptional stakeholder engagement and technical writing skills.
• A proactive, values-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, law, engineering, or related disciplines.

Why work for JBS&G?

At JBS&G, our culture of Care and Trust is more than just words — it’s how we work, lead, and support one another every day. We’re a values-driven consultancy where people come first, and where meaningful projects, professional growth, and work-life balance are genuinely part of the experience.

This is your opportunity to lead and grow a capable, collaborative team while working on diverse and technically rewarding projects that shape Queensland’s future. You’ll enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and access to the systems, tools, and national support needed to thrive.

Benefits

In addition to our outstanding, people-first culture, we have a range of Employee Benefits and programs that make life at JBS&G even better:
• Annual mentoring programs
• Industry memberships and support towards certification
• Professional development hours
• Gender neutral and industry leading paid parental leave
• Local and national Training Calendars
• Purchase leave scheme
• Subsidised gym and sport memberships
• Annual free skin checks and flu vaccinations
• Corporate philanthropic program
• EAP & internal Mental Health Officers

Ready to take the lead?

If you're a strategic leader with a passion for environmental outcomes and the capability to guide the next phase of JBS&G’s growth in Queensland, we invite you to apply.

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what excites you about this opportunity.

JBS&G values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse backgrounds, and those seeking flexible work arrangements.

To be eligible to apply, you must already have an appropriate Australian work visa. JBS&G does not accept unsolicited agency-referred applications.