Environment and Planning Consultants

5 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sevron Full time
Environment and Planning Consultants (Sr & Mid-Level Consultants)

Sequana is one of the fastest-growing independent water, energy, and environment-focused infrastructure advisory firms in Australia with a growing International presence. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, we work with both the private sector and government organisations to break the mould and redefine the future of Australia's major water, environment and energy projects. We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients throughout all stages of a project and beyond.

The Strategic Environment and Planning team is newly formed and has a national focus. It works across regions supporting our established advisory businesses in North and West and South-East Australia. Its goal is to work with Sequana's existing clients, establish new client relationships, and generate new business.

As an Environment and Planning Consultant/Sr Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects across the business in the water, energy, and environment sectors. This role will offer the opportunity to provide advisory services and hands-on support in the environment and planning space, working on complex and impactful projects and programs within these sectors.

You will be a strategic thinker with an interest across a range of industry sectors and in delivering projects under various Commonwealth and State legislations. You are ready to help support and grow our Strategic Environment and Planning team to deliver advice and insights that solve our client's challenges and deliver initiatives, programs, and projects.

What you do

  • Support our internal Water and Energy consultancy teams in relation to planning and environmental management matters.
  • Lead and support planning and environmental projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are executed on time and within budget.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure planning and environmental considerations are integrated into project design, execution, and monitoring processes.
  • Keep abreast of local, regional, and national planning and environmental regulations, ensuring that all projects and initiatives comply with relevant laws and guidelines.
  • Provision of technical planning and environmental advice to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Liaison with statutory authorities for planning and environmental work permits and approvals.
  • Preparation, administration, and assessment of contracts in relation to planning and environmental management.
  • Support work programs to ensure that they are delivered to client expectations, timeframes, costs and specifications.
  • Work with a diverse and inclusive team who are responsible for the delivery, completion, and reporting of projects.
  • Engage and establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Supporting a culture of delivery excellence through coaching and knowledge sharing with both client and Sequana colleagues.
  • Develop and foster trusted relationships with key clients.

Who you are

Candidates should possess:

  • Tertiary qualifications or similar relevant qualifications.
  • Understanding and experience of statutory planning and environmental impact assessment processes.
  • 5 – 12+ years experience as a Planning and Environment Practitioner, with the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of functions whilst maintaining a focus on critical issues.
  • Proven experience and knowledge of the water, energy or environment sectors.
  • Proven experience in project management overseeing the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals, including government agencies, community representatives, and industry professionals.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills together with strong presentation and report writing abilities.
  • Budgeting skills together with the ability to perform under pressure whilst providing high-quality outcomes.
  • A consultancy and/or public sector background sector experience is preferred.
  • High level of business and personal ethics.

What it's like working at Sequana:

There are a ton of reasons why Sequana is an amazing company to work at, and here are some that we think you'll find most interesting

  • Our culture - We have a wonderful team of brilliant high achievers built on a culture of empathy, collaboration, integrity, openness, and professional excellence. We attract the best in the industry who share our passion for the water, environment, and energy sector and are willing to put in extraordinary efforts to deliver exceptional outcomes.
  • Award-winning - We are an award-winning company – we have won 'Great Place to Work' awards across Australia.
  • Exciting & meaningful projects - Sequana is on an exciting growth journey. Here at Sequana, you are seen as the expert and will have the opportunity to own projects end to end, and truly make a difference to the environment.
  • Continuous learning - We celebrate continuous learning at Sequana and have a Sequana Academy, offering employees the opportunity to receive professional coaching services and training, with a focus on personal development.
  • Compensation - We offer an attractive compensation package and a flexible work environment.
  • Reward and recognition - We promote an environment of reward and recognition. At Sequana, you will be recognised for your efforts, and for each birthday & anniversary, we will celebrate you, and reward you for your contribution
  • Diverse and inclusive environment - With our Social Impact and Belonging Committee, we promote an inclusive and diverse environment at Sequana and have many events and activities that truly make Sequana a 'Great Place to Work.'
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