Environmental Planner — Infrastructure & Approvals

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Career development framework

Coaching and mentoring

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Environmental Planner in Melbourne to contribute to planning and environmental approvals across a range of infrastructure and development projects. You will work with stakeholders, clients and in-house teams to deliver sustainable outcomes and high-quality deliverables.

Join a national practice within Jacobs Australia, with a focus on growth, development, and mentorship. Enjoy hybrid work arrangements and a pathway to career progression within a global company.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of planning and environmental policy and processes.
• Experience applying Victorian legislation and development applications.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Effective presentation and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop your consulting, project management and technical skills through delivering a range of planning and environmental consulting projects.
• Contribute to identifying, sourcing and winning opportunities through building client relationships and leading and/or writing proposals.
• Provide technical town planning advice and guidance to external and internal clients.
• Manage complex projects within timeframes and budgets, while supervising team members and leading positive client interactions.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior team members.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with internal and external clients.
• Provide project management experience and support to team members.
• Deliver high-quality report writing and technical deliverables.
• Work with clients in the early stages of their project to develop planning and environmental approvals strategies and scope environmental impact assessments.
• Prepare high-quality approvals documentation and environmental management plans.
• Work in a team that is part of national practice, enabling you to work on projects across Australia with our 275+ strong Environmental Solutions business.
• Have access to career development framework to guide your career growth.
• Receive coaching and mentoring from industry leaders in a work environment that values diversity, flexibility and professional development.

Skills

Consulting skills

Project management

Technical skills

Client relationship building

Proposal writing

Leadership

Education

Degree/postgraduate qualification in town planning or environmental science

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Environmental Planner in Melbourne to contribute to planning and environmental approvals across a range of infrastructure and development projects. You will work with stakeholders, clients and in-house teams to deliver sustainable outcomes and high-quality deliverables.

Join a national practice within Jacobs Australia, with a focus on growth, development, and mentorship. Enjoy hybrid work arrangements and a pathway to career progression within a global company.