Senior Environmental Planner NSW/ ACT

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner for their NSW/ACT team in Sydney. The role involves providing expert advice on environmental planning, conducting assessments, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have over five years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. Aurecon promotes a collaborative and innovative culture, offering flexible work hours and remote work options, along with support for professional development and inclusivity.
Want to bring ideas to life?

You’re in the right place. We’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. So why choose Aurecon? It really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the sustainability of our clients’ businesses – to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

As our new senior environmental planner, you’ll work with a team of highly skilled specialists. You’ll be a trusted partner to a diverse range of international clients and develop a deep understanding of their challenges to co-create innovative solutions that help shape the future. You’ll drive value, connect assets to strategy and proactively respond to disruptive change.

Here Are The Key Things You’ll Do
• Work within our NSW/ ACT region environment and planning team providing expert advice on environmental planning and policy matters to clients and team members.
• Work on a range of NSW planning approval (including REFs and EISs) and early stage environmental constraints and optioneering projects across the Transport, Energy, Water and Defence industries.
• Supporting environmental managers and technically coaching and mentoring junior members of staff on projects
• Conduct thorough environmental assessments, including research and analysis of legislative requirements and environmental considerations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to better environmental outcomes and ensure project compliance and sustainability as well as liaise with stakeholders, clients and government authorities.

What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, You Will Share Our Genuine Passion For Re-imaging Problems And Be Someone That Actively Pursues Continuous Learning To Help Shape The Future. To Be Successful In This Position You Will Ideally Have
• Five years or more of NSW planning approval or environmental planning experience.
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative mindset
• Continual learner
• Interest in digital tools.

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. When it comes to your development you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, leadership training and our Career Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

Ready to bring ideas to life? Apply to join us!