Environmental Planner

AECOM; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave

Professional development support

Job summary

AECOM in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Environmental Planner to join our Environmental practice. You will collaborate with engineers, planners, ecologists and other specialists to assess project impacts, prepare environmental assessments and navigate regulatory approvals across diverse industries.

We value hands-on contributors who can translate environmental concepts into practical project outcomes, with a focus on sustainability, biodiversity and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Town/Urban/Environmental Planning with 3+ years’ experience in development approvals and planning.
• Knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental and planning legislation.
• Strong understanding of environmental concepts and technical content with the ability to interpret and apply knowledge in projects.
• Adaptable and interested in working across multiple sectors and client types.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to assess project impacts and develop solutions.
• Conduct planning assessments and prepare environmental assessments for diverse projects across a range of industries.
• Navigate regulatory approvals and liaise with government agencies and stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Drive sustainability and innovation in project planning and delivery.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and internal/external stakeholders to support project delivery.

Skills

Environmental planning knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Education

Town/Urban/Environmental Planning degree

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Come grow with us.

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams: Engaging with engineers, planners, ecologists and other specialists to assess project impacts and develop innovative solutions that align with regulatory requirements and client goals.
• Conducting planning assessments: Gather environmental data and develop project understanding to prepare comprehensive environmental assessments for diverse projects across a range of industries.
• Navigating regulatory approvals: Work with an experienced team to build confidence liaising with government agencies and stakeholders to comply with environmental requirements, secure necessary approvals and advocate for sustainable project outcomes.
• Driving sustainability and innovation: Contribute to the development of strategies that minimise environmental impacts, promote biodiversity and integrate real solutions into project planning and delivery.
• Fostering strong relationships: Work directly with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to support project delivery and long‑term engagement.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role.

• Tertiary qualifications in Town/Urban/Environmental Planning with 3+ years’ experience in development approvals and planning, including consulting experience delivering projects for a range of clients.
• Knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental and planning legislation.
• Strong understanding of environmental concepts and technical content with the ability to interpret and apply knowledge in projects.
• Adaptable and interested in working across multiple sectors and client types.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job‑sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑and‑private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well‑being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

ReqID: J10163943

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid