Senior Environmental Scientist

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia GHD Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Description
There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for?
Our NSW Environmental Approvals team is dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions for major projects across the state, including in renewable energy, transport, water and other various environmental projects.

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist join us and support the delivery of Environmental Approvals in Future Energy projects, with a focus on windfarm approvals.

You will deliver innovative solutions for our clients and make a valued contribution to our skilled and motivated team.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Providing technical expertise, client management, and project delivery for complex environmental impact assessment and approvals for offshore and onshore wind farm projects across NSW.
  • Leading multi-disciplinary teams by designing and co-ordinating studies and environmental assessments
  • Building strong, trusting relationships with our clients, regulatory agencies and key stakeholders to encourage collaborative engagement to support successful outcomes
  • Business planning and strategic decision-making, while seeking out new project opportunities, preparing proposals and converting leads into new business.
  • Preparing technical reports, and growing our team's technical capability through mentoring and technical reviews

What You Will Bring To The Team

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental related studies (such as Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering or Urban Planning)
  • Between years of professional experience delivering offshore & onshore windfarm approvals projects, from within the energy industry or a consulting environment.
  • Expertise in setting strategy, design, co-ordination and management of environmental impact assessment studies and regulatory approvals applications
  • Knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation and planning policy
  • Demonstrated experience in leading projects, business development, networking and client relationship management

Interested? Apply now with your CV and a cover letter.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

About Us
Come together and make a meaningful impact.
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That's the
#PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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