Lead Environmental Planning Specialist

3 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia GHD Full time

Environmental Excellence at GHD

GHD is committed to helping you make a positive impact on the environment. As a Senior Environmental Scientist, you will lead the delivery of environmental approvals across the region on multi-disciplinary and diverse projects.

About the Role

You will work in a team of collaborative and driven people, striving to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. This position offers a variety of work, including:

• Guiding multidisciplinary project design, approvals, and delivery to more sustainable outcomes

• Leading the development of technical reports, impact assessments, management plans, and environmental strategies

• Winning work through leading and contributing to strategic pursuits and proposal writing

• Providing creative solutions to fit the needs of clients and create lasting benefit for our communities

• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships

• Continuous professional development, including mentoring junior team members

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with a commitment to excellence in environmental consulting, a relentless curiosity, and a desire to help create a more sustainable future. You'll need strong experience in environmental planning and approvals, impact assessment, and management with a focus on Australian jurisdictions, as well as project management and delivery skills and excellent written and verbal skills.

About GHD

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.



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