Environmental Planner

**Job Description**:
**About us**

Kleinfelder Australia, as part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an environmental, engineering and science-based consulting firm, can utilise the experience of over 3,000 employees globally. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver our projects with local and international experience across multiple disciplinary lines.

**The Opportunity**

As our national success and growth continues an opportunity has arisen in NSW for a talented and suitably qualified mid-level **Environmental Planner / Advisor** to join our Environmental Management, Approvals and Compliance team in our thriving **Newcastle** office. We are looking for an experienced individual who is able to undertake a variety of environmental approvals and compliance projects, and work closely with our specialist team of ecology, bushfire, heritage, geotechnical and contaminated land consultants.

**The Role**
- Full time role, however, consideration will be given to part-time working arrangements. We offer flexible working patterns and reward schemes for our staff.
- Reports to the NSW Environmental Management, Approvals and Compliance (EMAC) Team Lead.
- Coordinates the day-to-day management of clients, project teams and specialist sub-consultants.
- Provides direction to more junior EMAC staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Provide high quality technical reports including environmental impact assessments and management plans to a broad range of clients across the private sector and at all levels of government.
- Represent Kleinfelder at an industry level by participating in external forums and has, or is, working towards membership of professional institutions.
- Work competently and safely by complying with relevant H&S requirements, including internal Kleinfelder and external client procedures.

**About you**

**Desired Attributes/Credentials**
- Recognised tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management, urban planning (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years’ of experience in environmental consulting.
- Demonstrated experience in client and project management across a range of environmental projects of sufficient complexity and scale.
- Ability and willingness to travel and spend short periods away from home, if required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate multiple project teams engaged on approvals and compliance projects to deliver to deadlines and within budget.

**What Kleinfelder can offer**

Along with a competitive salary, Kleinfelder provides a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic environmental experts. You will reap the benefits that come from working for an international multidisciplinary consultancy with access to industry leaders from Kleinfelder’s Technical Network. Kleinfelder offers a broad range of programs developed to support every individual’s career growth, professional development & well-being; these include but are not limited to:

- Friendly and supportive team environment,
- Flexible work arrangements available as a benefit of hybrid working,
- Paid overtime,
- Access to our education reimbursement program, industry memberships and external training,
- Involvement in our Corporate Social Responsibilities,
- Service recognition and reward programs including cash bonuses,
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program & EVP,
- Formal mentoring program that allows you to connect with technical specialists from around our Global Technical Network.

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We also promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.