Environmental Planning Specialist

SLR Consulting is a dynamic and rapidly expanding professional services consultancy with over 4,000 consulting engineers, advisors and scientists across Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe and North America.

We have developed a strong reputation for technical excellence coupled with commercial understanding, providing high quality tailored services and specialist advice to a range of clients.

Due to our continued growth and project pipeline, specially within the extractive and construction materials sector, there is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Planner to join our national Planning team in Melbourne.

This is a full-time position where you will be working with a supportive team of Planning professionals who are leaders in their field.

Our APAC Planning team is made up of a group of highly skilled statutory and environmental planners with an enthusiastic approach to life and work, who enjoy the exposure to a national project pipeline.

In this role you will be working with not only the planning team, but also our highly reputable industry experts who will be on call to mentor, providing opportunities to advance your career.

You'll receive technical development day to day, while also providing the opportunity to be part of a structured career development program.

Whether you've recently started your career or are a few years down the track and looking to take the next step in the industry, this opportunity is ideal for you.

You will be provided the opportunity to work independently, from project inception through to approval, on small scale projects as well as being part of larger, multi-discipline teams working on more complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparing planning reports at both a local and state significant scale,
• Navigating complex approvals pathways under state and federal environmental and planning legislation
• Preparing feasibility reports and due diligence advice, and provide strategic environmental advice on land use and development proposals
• Liaising with stakeholders including clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities
• Attending meetings and liaising with clients, councils, consultants & other government agencies.

You will be supported by Senior and Principal consultants to further develop detailed knowledge and understanding of the Planning industry.

As a self-starter, you will be able to display confidence and an eagerness to learn.

Requirements

• A university qualification in Town Planning or Environmental Planning
• 1-5 years' experience in town planning or environmental planning, ideally in consulting.
• The ability to analyse and interpret situations and problems to develop appropriate solutions.
• Experience in statutory approvals for industry, extractive industry, or environmental approvals
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and high computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Australian citizenship or rights to work in Australia.

SLR values our staff and we look to provide a supportive and collaborative working culture.

By joining SLR, you will get the chance to work with and learn from many well-respected Planning industry leaders across our offices.

Our diverse, friendly and expert team work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients.

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If you are practical, personable and highly motivated – we'd love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter.