Senior Environmental Planner

environmentjobs.com; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Referral bonus

Team events and social activities

Job summary

Fyfe is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner to join our NSW Planning team at an exciting growth stage. You will collaborate with Principal Planners and regulators to influence outcomes and shape project strategies.

You will lead complex environmental impact assessments and planning approvals for major projects, including state-significant developments, while mentoring junior staff and guiding process improvements across the team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of environmental planning experience.
• Experience leading complex EIA and approvals.
• Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary inputs.
• Knowledge of EIS, Reviews of Environmental Factors and state planning requirements.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Mentoring junior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessments and approvals for major projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs to deliver integrated outcomes.
• Drive planning deliverables with project timelines and budgets.
• Mentor consultants and graduate planners.
• Contribute ideas to improve systems and processes.
• Build strong client and regulator relationships.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

Environmental Planning

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Mentoring/People Development

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Fyfe is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner to join our NSW Planning team at an exciting stage of growth. This is an opportunity to lead complex environmental impact assessments and approvals while working within one of Australia's leading multidisciplinary professional services firms. You would work within a high performing approvals team with opportunities to make your mark.

Renewable energy projects make up a significant part of our current pipeline, although direct renewables experience is not essential. We welcome environmental planners from transport, infrastructure, resources, property and other relevant sectors who bring strong multi-disciplinary assessment and approvals experience, along with a genuine interest in supporting Australia's energy transition.

What you’ll do:

• Lead environmental assessments and approvals: Manage complex environmental impact assessments and planning approvals for major projects, including state-significant developments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams: Bring together specialist technical inputs to deliver integrated, high-quality project outcomes.
• Drive project delivery: Take ownership of planning deliverables and work closely with Principal Planners on significant assignments, meeting quality, programme and budget expectations.
• Mentor and develop others: Support consultants and graduate planners through coaching, mentoring, technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Improve how we work: Bring fresh ideas, champion continuous improvement and help shape systems and processes as the team continues to evolve.
• Build strong relationships: Partner with clients, regulators, stakeholders and colleagues to provide responsive advice and deliver successful outcomes.

About you:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant environmental planning experience, with depth of experience considered alongside years in the profession.
• Strong experience leading complex environmental impact assessments and approvals.
• Confidence coordinating multidisciplinary technical inputs and leading planning workstreams.
• Knowledge of assessment processes such as Environmental Impact Statements, Reviews of Environmental Factors and state-based planning requirements.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, report writing and communication skills.
• A passion for mentoring junior professionals and sharing technical knowledge.
• A proactive, practical and adaptable approach, with the confidence to suggest improvements and contribute ideas.

Why Fyfe?

Fyfe is an Australian-owned professional services firm delivering integrated engineering, environment, planning and surveying services across Australia. Our people work across diverse projects in renewables, power, energy and resources, defence, infrastructure, property and utilities. With 800+ professionals across more than 30 offices, Fyfe brings together specialist expertise to deliver practical solutions for Australia's future.

What makes this opportunity different:

• Join a leading environmental practice with 200+ environmental consultants nationally.
• Work within an integrated multidisciplinary team with extensive in-house technical expertise.
• Contribute to a strong pipeline of renewable energy and infrastructure projects that has already commenced.
• Apply experience gained in transport, infrastructure or other sectors while building capability in renewables.
• Develop your leadership experience by mentoring consultants and graduates.
• Influence how the team grows, operates and delivers work by contributing your ideas and experience.
• Build towards broader technical or people leadership opportunities as the practice expands.

We offer:

• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative teams
• Opportunities to work across diverse projects and disciplines
• Annual Fyfe Employee Events & Connection opportunities
• $5000 Employee Referral Bonus - refer someone great to join Fyfe and you could receive a $5000 referral bonus

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people are treated fairly and with respect, and where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.