Environmental Planner – 12‑Month Contract, VIC Approvals

Environmental Planner; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Biosis is seeking an Environmental Planner to join our team in Victoria for a 12-month contract with strong potential to convert to a permanent role.

The role focuses on environmental approvals, planning, and producing technical reports while providing guidance to clients on VIC and Commonwealth legislation. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team across urban development, infrastructure and energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in planning (or related discipline).
• +2 years of experience in a planning related role and interest in the environmental space.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth and Victorian legislation with regard to environmental approvals including the VIC Planning and Environment Act 1987, Environmental Effects Act 1978 and Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 will be advantageous in this role.
• Australian work rights are mandatory for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of planning approval and impact assessment projects, with the support of senior team members.
• Provide environmental planning advice to clients on the application of VIC and Commonwealth environmental and planning legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare concise and clear advice and recommendations on statutory and environmental planning matters to facilitate client projects.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams across the urban development, infrastructure and energy sectors.
• Build internal and external relationships and assist senior team members in responding to new and existing sales opportunities.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Education

Tertiary qualifications in planning (or related discipline)

Job description

Biosis is seeking an Environmental Planner to join our team in Victoria for a 12-month contract with strong potential to convert to a permanent role.

The role focuses on environmental approvals, planning, and producing technical reports while providing guidance to clients on VIC and Commonwealth legislation. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team across urban development, infrastructure and energy sectors.