Graduate Environmental Planner

Jacobs; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate Development Program

Hybrid work policy

Mentorship

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Graduate Environmental Planner for our Sydney or Newcastle (NSW) Planning & Environmental Approvals team. You’ll assist with environmental impact assessments, compile approvals documentation, and help develop management and mitigation strategies while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

You’ll be mentored through our Graduate Development Program to set you up for success. The role can be based in Sydney or Newcastle, with a salary of AUD 80,580 per year plus

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or similar.
• Must have the right to work in Australia.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental impact assessments.
• Synthesize approvals documentation.
• Develop environmental management and mitigation strategies.
• Work with clients to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering degree

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

With a strong pipeline of work in the renewable energy, energy storage, water and transport sectors our New South Wales team is part of a national planning and environmental approvals practice, enabling you to work on projects across Australia with our 250+ strong Environmental Solutions business. Our people partner with government agencies, municipalities, private sector companies and leading environmental organisations to deliver proven industry expertise in environmental impact assessment, government approvals and environmental management for infrastructure, renewable energy and decarbonisation initiatives.

Graduate Environmental Planner to join our Sydney or Newcastle (NSW) Planning & Environmental Approvals team.

You’ll work with multi-disciplinary teams to assist in undertaking environmental impact assessments, synthesising environmental approvals documentation, develop effective environmental management and mitigation strategies and work with clients to understand their requirements and deliver innovative solutions. We’ll mentor you each step of the way as part of our Graduate Development Program to ensure you’re set up for success. The role can be based in either our Sydney or our Newcastle office and the salary for this role is $80,580 per annum + superannuation.

Here’s what you’ll need

Ideally, you’ll hold a university degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or similar. This is a unique role that requires applicantsto hold the right to work in Australia. Bring your curiosity, collaborative spirit and strong communication skills, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfil what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Our Graduate Program

As a Graduate at Jacobs, you’ll be a valued member of our team from Day 1 and work on real projects, bids and tenders from the get-go. From gaining hands‑on experience, to participating in networking events and structured learning sessions, you’ll find new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

Our teams offer a supportive environment to help you to learn, grow and excel. Working under the guidance and mentorship of our experts and industry leaders, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to deliver the boldest solutions for the extraordinary and the everyday.

Jacobs. A world where you can.

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s Network – find out more about our employee networks here.

With safety, accessibility and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to delivering ever more innovative and sustainable solutions for clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate for a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel, please let your recruiter know in your application.

If you require support or reasonable adjustments with regards to our recruitment process, please contact the team here.

Successful candidates may be asked to complete pre-employment checks including Identity, Right to Work, Employment/Education History and Criminal Record. If you are unable to complete these checks or meet the associated criteria, then your offer of employment may be delayed or withdrawn.

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.

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.