Pentium Water Lead the Future of Environmental Approval Projects in Western Australia About Us Pentium Water is a fast-growing Perth-based consultancy providing strategic and informed advice across groundwater, surface water, and environmental planning. Our purpose is simple: to turn water and environmental challenges into assets. Pentium Water is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Vysarn Ltd (ASX: VYS), an integrated water services provider delivering sustainable outcomes across the full water project lifecycle. Backed by Vysarn’s strength and resources, we are continuing to grow our environmental planning capability to support Australia’s transition to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. Over the past few years, we’ve grown rapidly from small beginnings into a respected multidisciplinary consultancy working across renewables, infrastructure, mining, water, urban development, and community projects throughout Western Australia and beyond. We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Environmental Planner to help lead the next phase of our growth. The Opportunity As our new Principal Environmental Planner, you will play a leading role in delivering and growing environmental planning and approvals services across renewable energy, infrastructure, resources, and development projects. From day one, you will be a key member of our leadership team — guiding complex environmental approval projects from concept through to approvals, implementation, and construction. You will work closely with a collaborative multidisciplinary team that values innovation, practical thinking, and shared success. Your technical expertise and leadership will help shape projects that deliver meaningful environmental and community outcomes. Your work will include: Leading environmental impact assessments and approvals strategies. Managing projects through Commonwealth, State, and local approval pathways. Assessing environmental opportunities and constraints. Supporting project planning, optioneering, and design development. Coordinating specialist studies and technical subconsultants. Preparing high-quality technical reports and client deliverables. Supporting stakeholder engagement and client relationships. Mentoring junior team members and contributing to team growth. Identifying new opportunities and contributing to business development. Our clients include some of Australia’s largest resource, infrastructure, and renewable energy companies, along with water authorities, developers, and government agencies. Projects are located across Perth, the Southwest, Pilbara, Goldfields, and regional Western Australia. About You You are an experienced environmental planning professional who combines strong technical capability with practical problem-solving and leadership skills. You will ideally bring: 10 years’ experience in environmental planning, environmental science, or a related discipline. Significant experience delivering environmental approvals for renewable energy, infrastructure, resources, or major development projects. Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or similar. Strong understanding of Commonwealth, State, and local environmental approval processes. Experience preparing environmental impact assessments and coordinating technical studies. Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Established industry relationships and commercial awareness. A collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor and support junior staff. Experience using GIS software (preferably QGIS). Strong report writing and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Most importantly, you are someone who enjoys working with good people, contributing ideas, and helping build a growing business with a strong future. Why Join Pentium Water? At Pentium Water, we believe our people are the reason for our success. We offer an environment where innovative ideas are encouraged, collaboration is valued, and career growth is actively supported. What you can expect from us: A friendly, flexible, and supportive team culture. Modern offices located in West Perth. Opportunities to work on diverse and meaningful projects. Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy. Competitive remuneration aligned with your skills and experience. Flexible working arrangements. The opportunity to help shape and grow an emerging environmental team. Full-time role, with part-time arrangements considered for the right candidate. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing consultancy and help shape the future of environmental planning in Western Australia, we would love to hear from you.
