Environmental Planning Strategist

4 days ago


Newcastle West, Limerick, Australia Jacobs Full time

At Jacobs, we're driving positive change by delivering innovative solutions to the world's most complex environmental challenges. Our commitment to excellence has made us a trusted partner for governments, businesses, and communities.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Environmental Planner to join our NSW Planning and Environmental Approvals team. As an experienced environmental professional, you will play a key role in shaping the future of NSW through the delivery of environmental planning, impact assessment, and regulatory approvals of significant projects across various sectors.

Your Impact

In this role, you will work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference. You will have the opportunity to develop your consulting, project management, and technical skills through the delivery of a range of environmental consulting projects. Your expertise will help shape better, sustainable project outcomes, and you will work closely with stakeholders, clients, and in-house design teams to drive results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop high-quality environmental constraints reports, scoping documents, review of environmental factors, environmental impact assessments, and statutory planning submissions.
  • Scope and manage environmental studies and surveys.
  • Lead the preparation of environmental approvals documentation and environmental management plans.

We offer a supportive work environment that values diversity, inclusion, flexibility, and professional development. Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work. We empower employees to take ownership of their careers and provide opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements
  • A degree or post-graduate qualification in environmental science, environmental planning, or a related discipline.
  • Good experience in environmental planning, impact assessment, and approvals, including experience on NSW projects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of New South Wales and Commonwealth environmental planning legislation.


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