Environmental Sustainability Specialist

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Umwelt Full time
About Umwelt

Umwelt is a leading environmental consultancy with over three decades of experience and a strong presence across Australia. Our team of experts provides comprehensive environmental and social assessment and management services to various sectors, including renewables, infrastructure, defence, regulation, and policy, resources, and urban development.

We are committed to delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our clients and contribute to the well-being of the environment. Our team is passionate about creating a sustainable future and is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Sustainability Specialist to join our dynamic team in Melbourne. As an Environmental Sustainability Specialist, you will contribute to delivering environmental impact assessments and environmental planning work across various sectors. You will be exposed to work on high-profile and complex proposals, with opportunities to work on Environment Effects Statements, assessments of impacts on matters of national environmental significance, Ministerial planning permit applications, and planning scheme amendments.

You will collaborate with our dedicated team of environmental planners, scientists, ecologists, social consultants, and archaeologists, benefiting from substantial mentoring and support to enhance your experience and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in preparing and conducting environmental impact assessments
  • Gather, analyze, and interpret environmental data from various sources
  • Ensure that projects comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and standards
  • Assist in planning and coordinating environmental projects, including timelines, budgets, and resources
  • Engage with stakeholders to gather input and address concerns
  • Prepare detailed reports, including findings, recommendations, and mitigation strategies, for clients and regulatory bodies
  • Assist in the development and implementation of environmental management plans to mitigate adverse environmental impacts
  • Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor environmental conditions and compliance with regulations
  • Assist in writing proposals for new projects, including scope of work, methodology, and cost estimates
About You
  • Degree qualification in environmental science, planning, or related discipline
  • 1-5 years' experience, ideally as an Environmental Scientist or Planner in a consulting environment
  • Strong technical aptitude and project management skills
  • Adaptability to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements
  • Interest and aptitude in working across multiple disciplines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive team and client relationships
  • Understanding of and demonstrated experience in approvals and environmental assessments under Victorian legislation
  • Consulting experience or expertise in specialized environmental fields is advantageous
What's In It For You?
  • ME Days: We provide our staff with up to an extra day of paid leave each month for mental health and wellbeing.
  • Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle
  • A role with experienced professionals that can mentor you and help you develop your skills
  • Opportunities to work across the country on different and challenging projects
  • Opportunities to join Umwelt's Employee Share Plan
  • A learning and development culture, with different training options and assistance
  • Wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands on training
  • An attractive salary based on your skills and experience
  • Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We're all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do.



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