External Relations Advisor – Approvals

About the Role:
 An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced External Relations Advisor – Approvals to join a leading Western Australian organisation delivering major infrastructure and port-related projects.
You’ll play a key role in regulatory approvals, government engagement, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring projects meet all statutory and compliance requirements from design through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end approvals processes across all project stages.
• Lead engagement with Commonwealth and State Government agencies.
• Provide strategic advice on approvals pathways, risks, and compliance frameworks.
• Coordinate inputs from consultants, legal teams, and technical specialists.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Support transparent communication and alignment across project teams.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of government approvals frameworks for major infrastructure or maritime projects.
• Proven experience in external relations, government liaison, or regulatory affairs.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive $110/hour flat rate.
• Long-term contract through February 2027.
• Exposure to strategic, high-profile infrastructure projects in WA.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Opportunity to influence major infrastructure outcomes for Western Australia.

If you’re an experienced professional with a passion for approvals management, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory strategy, we’d love to hear from you.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.