Lead Environmental Planner – Approvals & EIA

Biosis; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development program

Study assistance for higher quals

Internal job opportunities in VIC/NSW

Spot rewards for exceptional work

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Biosis is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join our Environmental Approvals team in Victoria. You will lead planning approval and environmental impact assessment projects, providing sound planning advice to clients and preparing concise recommendations under Commonwealth and Victorian legislation.

Based in our Victorian offices, you will work with a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to business development and professional community engagement while advancing environmental

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in planning, environment or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in a planning related role, preferably inclusive of environmental approvals experience.
• Experience in a consulting environment and managing small to medium projects through the approvals process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of planning approval and environmental impact assessment projects.
• Provide environmental planning advice to clients on the application of Victorian 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 through project management and new and existing sales opportunities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Environmental approvals experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning/environment or related discipline

Job description

Biosis is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join our Environmental Approvals team in Victoria. You will lead planning approval and environmental impact assessment projects, providing sound planning advice to clients and preparing concise recommendations under Commonwealth and Victorian legislation.

Based in our Victorian offices, you will work with a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to business development and professional community engagement while advancing environmental