Senior Environment Consultant

Senior Environment Consultant; Newcastle; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Work nationally on diverse projects

#MEDays wellbeing days

Employee Share Plan (ESP)

Training and development programs

Descripción de la vacante

Umwelt Australia is seeking a Senior Environment Consultant to lead environmental impact assessments and approvals for NSW projects across renewables, resources and infrastructure. You will manage complex studies, coordinate technical delivery, and guide multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes client engagement, proposal development and delivery excellence, with a focus on NSW/Commonwealth legislation and a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture.

Formación

• A degree in environmental science, planning or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in environmental impact assessment.
• Strong knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation, regulations and best practices.
• Experience managing medium to large projects across development timelines, budgets and resourcing.
• Experience in renewable energy or resources projects is highly regarded.
• Ability to perform range of technical work across disciplines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive team and client relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Project Management: Scope, plan, manage and execute environmental impact assessments and environmental management projects across sectors.
• Technical Delivery: Ensure high-quality outcomes that meet client needs.
• Client Engagement: Develop and maintain strong client relationships and proposals to secure new work.

Conocimientos

Project management

Client relationships

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Educación

Environmental science / planning degree

Descripción del empleo

• One of Australia’s largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
• Opportunity to work across a range of sectors and on diverse projects
• Additional benefit of #ME days (Paid Wellbeing Days)

About Umwelt

At Umwelt Australia, our purpose is to enable change for the better. As a leading Australian environmental consulting business, we are passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for our clients, communities and the environment.

With over 30 years of experience and 8 office locations nationally, Umwelt has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality environmental and social advisory services across Australia. Our people are at the heart of our success and we are proud of the collaborative and supportive culture we have created.

About the Role

As a senior member of our NSW Environmental Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients by delivering comprehensive environmental impact assessments, environmental and planning approvals and environmental management projects across various sectors, including renewables, resources and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Scope, plan, manage and execute environmental impact assessment, technical studies and environmental management projects, ensuring integrated outcomes and high quality delivery

Technical Delivery: Maintain a focus on delivering high-quality project outcomes that meets the needs of our clients

Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, developing high quality proposals to secure new business

About You:

• Qualifications in environmental science, planning, or related degree discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental impact assessment
• Strong knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation, regulations, standards and best practices
• Experience managing medium to large projects through the development spectrum, including managing timelines, budgets and resourcing
• Experience working on renewable energy or resources is highly regarded
• Adaptability to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements
• Interest and aptitude in working across multiple disciplines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain positive team and client relationships

What We Offer:

Our people are our number one asset, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team, you will be offered:

• A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
• Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MEDays: an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff extra paid days off
• Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
• Opportunities to join Umwelt's Employee Share Plan (ESP)
• A workplace culture of learning and personal development, with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
• Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Join the Umwelt Team

As part of our recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, which includes verification of work rights, identity and qualifications, and may include criminal history checks, medicals and other specific assessments where applicable.