Senior Environmental Planner: Impact & Permitting, Hybrid

Publicroles; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Additional annual leave

Study leave & professional development

Global career opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join the Impact Assessment and Permitting team in Newcastle. You will work within a multidisciplinary environment on high-profile infrastructure projects across energy, transport and water sectors.

The role focuses on leading environmental assessment work, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering quality documents, with ESG principles embedded in project delivery. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental engineering.
• Strong team player and confident communicator (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated project management and delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality Environmental Impact Statements, Review of Environmental Factors, and other approval documents.
• Manage time effectively, balance workloads, and assist in budgeting and scheduling.
• Coordinate specialist input and fieldwork to ensure technical advice is integrated into outcomes.
• Mentor junior team members through day-to-day guidance and feedback.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/planning/engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join the Impact Assessment and Permitting team in Newcastle. You will work within a multidisciplinary environment on high-profile infrastructure projects across energy, transport and water sectors.

The role focuses on leading environmental assessment work, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering quality documents, with ESG principles embedded in project delivery. Hybrid work arrangements are available.