Environmental Planning Consultant: Decarbonisation Projects

ERM; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is growing its environmental planning practice in Melbourne and seeks recent graduates and early career professionals to contribute to decarbonisation efforts across renewable energy, transport and major infrastructure projects.

Join a global sustainability leader and collaborate with planning, environmental and social impact specialists to deliver environmental approvals, impact assessments and planning strategies while developing technical and project delivery skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to 5 years' experience in statutory planning, environmental approvals, impact assessment or a related field.
• An interest in renewable energy, major infrastructure and environmental planning projects.
• Familiarity with Commonwealth and Victorian environmental and planning legislation would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise technical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Authorisation to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Supporting environmental approvals, environmental impact assessments and technical studies across a range of energy, infrastructure and resource projects.
• Assisting with the preparation of technical reports, planning assessments, permit applications and environmental approval documentation.
• Supporting project delivery, including coordinating project tasks, managing subcontractor inputs and liaising with clients and project teams.
• Contributing to proposal preparation and business development activities.
• Building strong collaborative relationships with ERM colleagues locally and globally through project teams and Technical Communities.
• Developing technical, project management and consulting skills through structured learning and on-the-job experience.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline

Job description

ERM is growing its environmental planning practice in Melbourne and seeks recent graduates and early career professionals to contribute to decarbonisation efforts across renewable energy, transport and major infrastructure projects.

Join a global sustainability leader and collaborate with planning, environmental and social impact specialists to deliver environmental approvals, impact assessments and planning strategies while developing technical and project delivery skills.