Early Career Environmental Planner/Scientist

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your planning and approvals experience with a multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy recognised for delivering high quality environmental outcomes for clients and communities?Does the idea of working on significant and groundbreaking projects across a range of sectors including renewables and infrastructure excite you?Want to work with an experienced team of environmental professionals who collaborate, think outside of the box and work together to create positive long-term impact?If this truly speaks to you, we'd love to talk to you about an opportunity to join our team and a plan for your growth and development.At EMM, we believe that a sustainable future is achievable, and we proactively pursue opportunities to help our clients and the community make it a reality. Our dedicated team of environmental professionals are committed to driving positive change through innovation, collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking.We Were Honoured To Be Recognised In The 2025 Beaton Client Choice Awards. Unlike Many Industry Awards, The Client Choice Awards Are Judged Solely On Client Feedback. That's What Makes This Recognition So MeaningfulBest Built & Natural Environment Consulting Firm (>$30M revenue)Most Trusted Firm: Built & Natural Environment ConsultingBest Provider of ESG Services: Built & Natural Environment ConsultingOur national Major Projects & Approvals team work on a diverse range of renewable energy, resources and infrastructure projects bringing innovative approaches to approvals strategy and impact assessment, as well as the communication of complex scientific matters. We have deep expertise and delivering pioneering approaches that deliver high quality outcomes for clients and communities.If you're an early career Environmental Planner/Environmental Scientist, we have an opportunity to join our team in Brisbane and contribute and add value to a diverse range of planning & approvals projects.Here's What You Can ExpectYou'll join a leading national team of Environmental Approval & Planning specialists and support the delivery of environmental impact assessments and approvals across QueenslandWith a steady flow of big projects, you'll have the opportunity to work across different sectors including renewables, infrastructure and resources – Queensland has exciting times ahead in the lead up to the Olympic games coupled with a strong focus on the transition to renewablesYou can look forward to a variety of activities such reviewing scopes of work, preparing briefs our broader environmental technical teams, coordinating and reviewing technical assessments, assisting with the preparation of approvals documentation and planning applications along with the opportunity for site work when requiredThe opportunity to develop your project management and reporting writing skillsYou'll be supported by specialist teams across EMM and leaders who will be there to help you to deliver and developDevelopment in many ways; whether you learn best through structured development programs, mentoring or on the job with industry leaders, you'll have the support you need to growThe autonomy, flexibility and support you need to balance all aspects of your lifeWith offices across Australia; you'll be able to enjoy hybrid working at its bestHere's What You'll Bring To Have ImpactA degree in environmental science, environmental/urban planning, environmental management or related subjectI passion for the environment and a strong desire to play a key role in delivering positive environmental outcomesIdeally you will have a minimum of 12 months experience in planning approvals/development applications, ideally in a consulting environment or in government in an urban or infrastructure planning departmentYou have a sound understanding of the Queensland planning system and ideally Commonwealth legislationYou're keen to build your experience through working on state significant development projects across various industriesYou like solving problems and thinking outside of boxYou pay attention to detail, enjoy research and analysisYou've already developed a good ability to communicate effectively to a variety of different stakeholders and colleaguesOur goal is to build a team of EMMers that looks like the world around us — and we want EMMers to stay and grow. As part of our efforts to build an EMM for everyone, we embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company.We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.Please note we can only consider applicants with a legal right to work in AustraliaUnsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted for this position