Environmental Planner

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an Environmental Planner to join the Melbourne Planning and Environmental Approvals team. You will support the delivery of projects, undertake technical assessments, and collaborate with multiple disciplines to progress planning approvals.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, opportunities for career development, and the chance to contribute to infrastructure and sustainability initiatives across Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in planning, environmental science or other relevant degree.
• Demonstrated success in preparing planning applications.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a wider collaborative team.
• Presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Report writing abilities.
• Organisational skills, motivated and able to work semi-autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking technical assessments to support the delivery of a range of projects.
• Working collaboratively with a range of disciplines.
• Undertaking planning assessments.
• Assisting with writing proposals.

Skills

Planning experience

Planning applications

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Report writing

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or environmental science

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our clients trust Jacobs to help solve their most complex challenges in ways which deliver positive environmental outcomes. As environmental consultants, we partner with the broader Jacobs business to deliver leading expertise on new infrastructure projects, sustainability and environmental initiatives, and technically innovative studies around the globe.

Bring your creativity, collaborative spirit and attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfil what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

The Jacobs Planning and Environmental Approvals team deliver complex and technically challenging local and national projects for clients involved in a wide range of infrastructure and development activities, including state and national public utilities, renewable energy projects, transport infrastructure, resources and energy projects and large-scale environmental management programs.

We are seeking to appoint anEnvironmental Plannerto our Melbourne based Planning and Environmental Approvals team as we continue to build our practice.

This role will support the delivery of projects within our Melbourne team. Primary responsibilities will include; undertaking technical assessments to support the delivery of a range of projects; working collaboratively with a range of disciplines; undertaking planning assessments; and assisting with writing proposals.

Here’s what you’ll need

What you will require:

• Tertiary qualification in planning, environmental science or other relevant degree.
• Demonstrated success in preparing planning applications.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a wider collaborative team.
• Presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Report writing abilities.
• Organisational skills, motivated and able to work semi-autonomously.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across key industries.
• Be part of a growing and supportive team with strong technical leadership.
• Access structured career development, mentoring and progression opportunities.
• Enjoy genuine workplace flexibility, including hybrid working arrangements.
• Take ownership of your work and make a meaningful contribution to projects that shape Melbourne’s future.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here .

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .