Environmental Scientist/ Ecologist

Ecosure; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms, PPE provided

Career development opportunities

Travel allowances when working away

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly, Quarterly & Yearly Employee/\

Job summary

Ecosure is seeking an Environmental Planner to lead planning, assessment and delivery of sustainable outcomes for infrastructure and development projects across Central Queensland.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, regulators and stakeholders, prepare environmental reports, and mentor junior staff while ensuring timeliness and compliance with legislation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong client relationships and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support planning, assessment and delivery of environmentally sustainable outcomes for infrastructure, urban development and natural resource projects across Central Queensland.
• Lead and manage environmental impact assessments, environmental management plans and compliance documentation under Queensland and Commonwealth legislation.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients, project teams and executives.

Skills

Environmental planning

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning/Environmental Science

Job description

Ecosure is one of Australia's largest fully certified environmental consultancies that produces world-class environmental solutions. We have a fantastic team, and we are looking for more talented, innovative individuals to join and help us achieve our audacious goal.

Our audacious goal is that by 2030 we have improved the ecosystems of 100 million hectares and 1000 islands worldwide.Ecosure envisions a future where ecosystems worldwide are thriving with natural brilliance. We are on a mission to be the world's best in ecosystem management.

We have an amazing workplace culture where we take what we do seriously, but we are also strongly committed to having fun and supporting each other at work.Join our rapidly growing team!

We offer a collaborative environment where we grow your skills, provide clear and defined career pathways; where you can protect biodiversity, restore habitat and build a legacy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Lead and support the planning, assessment and delivery of environmentally sustainable outcomes for a range of infrastructure, urban development and natural resource projects across Central Queensland; working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders and government agencies to prepare and review environmental planning documents in compliance with local, state and federal legislation.
• Lead and manage the preparation of environmental impact assessments, environmental management plans and compliance documentation under Queensland and Commonwealth legislation.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients, project teams and executives.
• Conduct site assessments, constraints analysis and due diligence for proposed developments.
• Manage engagement with regulators, local governments, Traditional Owners, and community stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior planning and environmental staff.
• Contribute to the preparation of tender proposals, business development and client relationship management.
• Ensure environmental planning deliverables meet project timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Keep up to date with legislative and policy changes relevant to planning and environmental management in Queensland.

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in environmental planning and assessment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation and statutory processes.
• Proven experience in statutory and environmental planning, environmental management, site management, compliance monitoring and reporting and impact assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong client relationships and business development skills.
• Flexibility to travel and undertake fieldwork when required.
• It’s a plus if you have experience in infrastructure, mining, energy or major development sectors.

Employee Benefits

• Uniforms, tools, equipment and PPE all provided,
• Opportunities for career development,
• Travel allowances when working away,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Monthly, Quarterly & Yearly Employee Awards
• Annual Company Summit,
• Annual skin checks.

See the full list of benefits here: https://ecosure.com.au/careers.

Ecosure encourages and values diversity and inclusion in the workplaceas we are an Equal Employment Opportunities employer.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.