Environmental and Approvals Coordinator

LMS Energy is Australia's largest emissions reducer and the national leader in biogas-to-energy and solar on landfill. LMS Energy requires the services of a full-time or part-time Environmental and Approvals Coordinator in Prospect, South Australia.

As an Environmental and Approvals Coordinator, you will have a key role in delivering LMS' bioenergy and circular economy projects across Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Working as part of the Environment and Compliance Team you will be supported with access to LMS' inhouse engineering, legal and technical capabilities, to engage in all phases of project development to delivery. Alongside internal teams you will engage with government authorities, and external consultants to help deliver outcomes efficiently and on schedule. This opportunity suits someone with a detail focus and practical experience who is eager to further develop their skills in a focused, purpose-driven environment.

Why LMS Energy?

Be a part of an inclusive team, where everything we do is inspired by our vision to be the leading bioenergy and methane abatement company, powering the circular economy. Our people are supported by management with an open-door policy, while training and development opportunities means we enjoy an unrivalled level of personal progression and growth. At LMS, we have an average staff tenure of five years. In our Engagement Survey for 2024, 94% of employees either agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend LMS as a place to work. Why? We truly value our people. Without our people, we would not be the great business we are today

Our commitment to you

• Health and wellbeing options, including the opportunity to work from home, flexible start and finish times, a weekly wellbeing hour and access to our holistic Employee Assistance Program EAP.
  
• Learning and development in supportive team environment with professional, safety and technical training opportunities and growth pathways.
  
• Community impact with participation in various charitable activities and volunteering opportunities using a 'Give Back Day'.
  
• Diversity, equity and inclusion committee and focus groups, ensuring a workplace where every individual feels valued, included and empowered.
  
• Leave entitlements, including prorated long-service leave, study leave and employer-paid parental leave.
  
• Rewards and recognition for length of service and cultural and safety excellence.
  

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate environmental and regulatory approval applications across projects in Australia, New Zealand and the United States
  
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and support LMS' compliance and environmental priorities.
  
• Work with key stakeholders such as councils, government agencies and community groups to support timely and positive approval outcomes
  
• Ensure the timely submission of approvals and track and report on progress in alignment with development milestones
  
• Review planning and development applications and specialist reports with attention to detail and ensuring alignment with the strategic interests of LMS
  

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification are not required in lieu of demonstrated experience, but will be highly regarded.
  
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a role in planning, environmental management or a related discipline with transferable skills
  
• High attention to detail and ability to think strategically.
  
• Ability to communicate complex planning and/or environmental concepts clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Experience working in project or construction environments.
  
• Australian Drivers Licence
  
• Upholds LMS' company values and culture
  

We are continuously searching for passionate individuals that value the environment, have a caring outlook, and want to work towards a brighter future. If this sounds like you, please click apply, we'd love to hear from you Check out our website to learn more about what we do https://www.lms.com.au/

LMS Energy (LMS) does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. LMS considers any resume (CV) or biography received from an agency without prior approval from a member of our HR team to be unsolicited and gratuitous, and such submissions will not be recognised by LMS for purposes of ownership of the candidate. Agencies are requested not to contact any employee at LMS with recruiting enquiries. LMS does not consider candidates received by the company until they are received by the HR team directly from the agency after approval has been given and a fee agreement is in place. LMS will not pay a fee to any agency that does not follow these guidelines. Any questions, please contact employment@lms.com.au.

• Mid-Senior level
  

• Full-time
  

• Strategy/Planning, Quality Assurance, and Project Management