Environmental Planner

WSP; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP’s Queensland Environmental Approvals team is growing, and we are seeking an Environmental Consultant with a few years’ experience to help deliver energy, resources, infrastructure and defence projects. Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and develop your technical, project delivery and consulting skills while navigating environmental assessment and approvals with clients and regulators.

You will contribute to major projects across renewable energy, transmission, mining, transport,

Qualifications

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2-5 years' experience in environmental approvals, environmental planning, impact assessment, consulting, industry or government.
• Experience preparing technical reports, environmental assessments or approvals documentation.
• A developing understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within project teams.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from others.
• A commitment to professional development and building a long-term career in environmental approvals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of environmental assessments, approval applications and technical reports.
• Support the delivery of environmental impact assessments and approvals projects.
• Coordinate inputs from technical specialists including ecology, noise, air quality, social impact, heritage and contaminated land teams.
• Undertake environmental constraints analysis, due diligence assessments and approvals reviews.
• Contribute to project planning, programme management and delivery activities.
• Assist with stakeholder, client and regulator engagement activities.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations and project documentation.
• Support proposal preparation and business development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across WSP's national business.
• Continue developing your technical expertise and consulting skills under the guidance of experienced project leaders.

Skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Management/Planning or related

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

Help deliver the projects shaping Queensland's future.

We're growing our Environmental Approvals team and are looking for an Environmental Consultant to join our Queensland practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional with a few years of experience who is ready to build their career working on some of Australia's most significant energy, resources, infrastructure, water and defence projects.

You'll join a collaborative team of environmental approvals specialists, planners, ecologists, engineers and scientists, helping clients navigate complex environmental assessment and approvals requirements while developing your technical, project delivery and consulting skills.

Queensland is experiencing significant growth across renewable energy, transmission, mining, transport and critical infrastructure sectors, creating exciting opportunities for environmental professionals looking to make an impact on projects that shape communities and support Australia's future.

For more than a decade, WSP's Queensland Environmental Approvals team has helped deliver many of the state's most significant infrastructure, energy, resources and development projects.

As part of our team, you will:

• Contribute to major projects across renewable energy, transmission, mining, transport, water and defence sectors.
• Work alongside experienced environmental approvals practitioners and technical specialists.
• Gain exposure to environmental impact assessment, planning and approvals processes across Australia.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators and project teams.
• Access structured mentoring, coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and clear career development pathways.

As an Environmental Consultant – Environmental Approvals, you will:

• Assist in the preparation of environmental assessments, approval applications and technical reports.
• Support the delivery of environmental impact assessments and approvals projects.
• Coordinate inputs from technical specialists including ecology, noise, air quality, social impact, heritage and contaminated land teams.
• Undertake environmental constraints analysis, due diligence assessments and approvals reviews.
• Contribute to project planning, programme management and delivery activities.
• Assist with stakeholder, client and regulator engagement activities.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations and project documentation.
• Support proposal preparation and business development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across WSP's national business.
• Continue developing your technical expertise and consulting skills under the guidance of experienced project leaders.

About you

You're someone who enjoys solving problems, working collaboratively and contributing to projects that deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2-5 years' experience in environmental approvals, environmental planning, impact assessment, consulting, industry or government.
• Experience preparing technical reports, environmental assessments or approvals documentation.
• A developing understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within project teams.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from others.
• A commitment to professional development and building a long-term career in environmental approvals.

Why WSP?

Imagine a better future for you, and for us all.

• Joining WSP means becoming part of a global team of over 85,000,united by a shared passion for making a positive impact.
• Join WSP’s Earth and Environment business, a nationally renowned business unit with a proven history of delivery high quality innovative work across sectors.
• Deliver work that genuinely shapes communities, grounded in WSP’s mission to provide sustainable solutions with deep environmental and social responsibility.
• Grow in a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, where diverse perspectives power innovation and employees feel valued and supported.
• Enjoy work/life flexibility and strong career pathways, plus global mobility, health and wellbeing programs, and social initiatives.

Discover more on our https://www.wsp.com/en-au/careers/why-join-us/employee-benefits page.