Senior Environmental Planner

Fyfe; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Wellbeing Allowance

Paid Parental Leave

Fyfe employee events

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Fyfe is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner to join our NSW Planning team at an exciting stage of growth. This role leads complex environmental impact assessments and approvals while working within one of Australia’s leading multidisciplinary professional services firms.

You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, mentor junior professionals, and shape systems to improve how we work, with opportunities to influence major renewables, infrastructure and development projects across

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant environmental planning experience.
• Experience leading complex environmental impact assessments and approvals.
• Strong ability coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and leading workstreams.
• Passion for mentoring junior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessments and approvals for major projects, including state-significant developments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Drive project delivery and manage planning deliverables within budget and schedule.
• Mentor and develop consultants and graduate planners.
• Improve workflows and champion continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders to provide responsive advice.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

Project Leadership

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Mentoring

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning 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,programmeand budget expectations.
• Mentor and develop others:Support consultants and graduate planners through coaching, mentoring, technicalguidanceand knowledge sharing.
• Improve how we work:Bring fresh ideas, champion continuousimprovementand help shape systems and
• Build strong relationships:Partner with clients, regulators,stakeholdersand colleagues toprovideresponsive advice and deliver successful outcomes.

About you:

A tertiary qualification in Environmental Planning, EnvironmentalScienceor 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.

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.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on projects that matter:Be part of major renewables, infrastructure, power, energy and development projects that are shaping communities and supporting Australia’s transition to a more sustainable future.
• Make an impact beyond delivery:Bring your planning expertise to projects where environmental, social and approval outcomes genuinely matter, with the opportunity to influence how complex work is approached and delivered.
• Thrive in a values-led culture:Join a team that values collaboration, practical thinking, accountability and respect, where people are encouraged to contribute ideas and support one another.
• Build your profile nationally:Work alongside more than 200 environmental specialists and multidisciplinary technical teams across Fyfe’s national network, giving you exposure to diverse clients, sectors and project challenges.
• Grow your leadership pathway:Mentor emerging planners, contribute to team capability and build towards broader technical or people leadership opportunities as the NSW Planning team continues to expand.
• Be supported to do your best work:Access professional development, career growth opportunities, supportive leaders and a collaborative team environment that backs continuous improvement.

Enjoy meaningful employee benefits:

• Annual Wellbeing Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave
• annual Fyfe employee events and connection opportunities
• plus a $5000 Employee Referral Bonus for referring great people to join Fyfe

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.

Eligibility: Applicants must have unrestricted permanent working rights in Australia.