Senior Environmental Consultant, NSW

2 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Umwelt Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Amplify Your Career with Umwelt

Join us and make a positive impact for our clients, our people, and the world around us – working on diverse and interesting projects that matter

Whether you're a recent graduate just starting out in your career, or an experienced professional looking for new opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Joining our team means working with people who care deeply about what they do and why they do it. You'll learn from their experience and insights, while contributing your own unique perspective and skills to our projects

We Invest In You

We seek to work with people who are energetic and passionate. In return, we'll offer you opportunities to build your career in a business that is respectful and encouraging. Our people are our number one asset, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace that supports you.

In addition to offering competitive salaries, you'll be rewarded with a range of additional benefits
We'd love to hear from you. If you would like to send us an expression of interest, if you need assistance with an application or if you'd like to organise a confidential discussion with one of our friendly Recruitment Specialists, simply contact us on [email protected] Senior Environmental Consultant, NSW

Location: Newcastle or Orange

About the Role

As a member of our NSW Planning and Assessment Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients by delivering comprehensive environmental impact assessments, environmental planning, approvals, and environmental management projects across various sectors, including renewables, resources and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Management: Scope, plan, manage, and execute environmental assessment, environmental planning, and environmental management projects, ensuring integrated outcomes and high-quality delivery
  • Quality Assurance: Maintain a focus on delivering high-quality project outcomes and enhancing client satisfaction
  • Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, developing high-quality proposals to secure new business.

About You:

  • Qualifications in environmental science, planning, or related degree discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental impact assessment or environmental planning (NSW experience preferred) – consulting experience is desirable
  • Strong knowledge of environmental and planning legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices
  • Experience managing medium to large projects through the development spectrum, including managing timelines, budgets, and resourcing
  • Experience working on energy sector related projects, including renewable energy and/or electricity transmission desirable
  • Adaptability to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements
  • Interest and aptitude in working across multiple disciplines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive team and client relationships

Join the Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via [email protected]. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion is Valued and Supported

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We're all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where team members from all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging and mutual respect. Our team are privileged to work closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for all of our advertised roles. We're also actively transitioning to the next stage of our RAP journey (from Reflect to Innovate).

Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment isn't only about enriching our workplace culture. It also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do.

Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and contributions are valued

A Focus on Your Career Pathway

Your growth and professional development is greatly valued by the Umwelt team. We strive to be a preferred employer that attracts and retains our people. That's why we offer comprehensive training programs, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a functioning mentorship system to help you flourish in your chosen field, wherever you're at in your career

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