Senior Environmental Assessment Lead, Renewable Energy

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 143,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure seeks a Senior Environmental Assessment Officer to lead environmental assessment for major renewable energy projects in NSW. You will evaluate biodiversity, heritage, noise, visual impacts and hazards, delivering expert advice that balances environmental and community priorities.

In a fast-paced environment, you’ll engage diverse stakeholders, review EISs, and contribute to process improvements while supporting statutory timeframes and

Qualifications

• Ability to assess environmental merits of State significant renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage).
• Experience with Environmental Impact Statements and assessment processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports, briefs and advice.

Responsibilities

• Assess environmental issues across biodiversity, heritage, noise, visual impacts, transport and hazards.
• Prepare assessment reports, conditions of consent and briefing notes.
• Provide high-quality recommendations to inform timely decision-making.

Skills

Environmental impact assessment

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Project management

Process improvement

Education

Degree in environmental science or management, law, engineering, planning or other relevant discipline

Job description

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure seeks a Senior Environmental Assessment Officer to lead environmental assessment for major renewable energy projects in NSW. You will evaluate biodiversity, heritage, noise, visual impacts and hazards, delivering expert advice that balances environmental and community priorities.

In a fast-paced environment, you’ll engage diverse stakeholders, review EISs, and contribute to process improvements while supporting statutory timeframes and