Environmental Planning Practitioner

**Introduction**:
About Us
At Coliban Water, we are focussed on protecting and maintaining the environment and providing an essential service to the community today and into the future. We encourage diversity and different perspectives, but there are a few qualities we expect our team to have. People who are open to change as we transform our business and have a growth mindset.
So what can you expect as an employee at Coliban? You have the opportunity to work closely with customers, traditional owners, education providers and local community groups. You're encouraged to ask questions, look for new ways of working and always be focused on delivering for our customers.
We have fun at work. We expect laughter, enjoyment and creativity to be an everyday thing. You're encouraged to take control of your career, learning and development.
We are an equal opportunity employer who believes diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and benefits our people, customers, and communities. We are committed to cultivate an inclusive and high-performing culture where our people thrive and are proud to bring their whole selves to work, inspiring a respectful and inclusive environment.
**Description**:
Position Overview
This position in the Land, Catchment and Approvals team provides a variety of environmental planning and heritage services to support the delivery of a wide range of capital and non-capital projects.
A snapshot of your day
**As our Environmental Planning Practitioner, you'll**:
Provide specialised advice to support project managers and others on environmental and heritage issues.
Ensure environmental and heritage (aboriginal and non-aboriginal) issues and approvals are adequately addressed throughout project life cycles.
Advise on how the business can protect and enhance the natural environment both on projects and through ongoing operations.
Facilitate increased environmental awareness, knowledge and skills within the organisation.
Learn more in the position description
Skills & Experience
Detailed knowledge and experience in ecological assessment and biodiversity offsetting.
Detailed knowledge of the environmental legislation, regulations, and frameworks that relate to planning approvals and biodiversity in Victoria.
A strong understanding of the Victorian statutory planning system.
Registration as a Vegetation Quality Assessor (desirable).
Tertiary qualifications in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or Statutory Planning.
Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you.
Salary
Why join us?
At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities - now and tomorrow.
We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.
Our commitment to inclusion means you'll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team, you receive a monthly accrued day off, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.
At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.
What are you waiting for? We'd love you to join us.
Enquiries / How to Apply
If you have a passion for water operations and maintenance, we invite you to apply. Join Coliban Water in shaping the future of water process operations.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59pm on Sunday 27 October.
Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.
Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.