Summary
Thomas Wiltshire is an environmental impact assessment and approvals specialist with over a decade of experience translating ecological science into practical regulatory outcomes across government and private sectors in Victoria. Currently Principal Impact Assessor at the Department of Transport and Planning, he has led assessments and approvals workflows for major infrastructure and energy projects after roles at APA Group, Tetra Tech and DELWP. His background in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Melbourne gives him a strong grounding in biodiversity risk assessment, while hands-on consulting experience means he knows how to balance technical rigour with deliverable-focused project management. Thomas combines policy-savvy impact assessment with commercial permitting know-how, particularly for access and approvals in the energy and transport domains. Outside work he brings a creative, systems-oriented mindset—evident from a long-standing interest in game development and online communities—which informs a pragmatic, user-focused approach to stakeholder engagement. Known for bridging scientific detail and regulatory pragmatism, he helps complex projects progress through approvals with clear, auditable advice.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
The University of Melbourne