Senior Site Safety Coordinator – Major Infrastructure

Clough Limited; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Professional development support

Global career opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join the Impact Assessment and Permitting team in Newcastle, Australia. You’ll work on diverse infrastructure projects across energy, transport and water sectors, applying ESG principles to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to prepare Environmental Impact Statements and Reviews of Environmental Factors, manage resources and mentor junior staff for high‑quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental engineering with 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Experience in environmental impact assessment across market sectors.
• Strong teamwork and communication, written and verbal.
• Demonstrated project management and delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Environmental Impact Statements, Review of Environmental Factors, and other approval documents.
• Manage time, workload, resources, budgets and schedules.
• Contribute to project planning, resourcing, and client coordination.
• Mentor junior team members through day-to-day guidance and feedback.

Skills

Environmental planning

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/engineering

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description

We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Environmental Planner to join our Impact Assessment and Permitting team in Newcastle. We are a passionate team of environmental impact assessors working within an organisation creating meaningful change both in Australia and globally. This role offers the chance to work on diverse, high‑profile infrastructure assessment projects across energy, transport, and water sectors.

Being part of AECOM means applying your knowledge and expertise to influence positive environmental outcomes. With Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles embedded in everything we do, our Environment team works closely with designers and engineers to drive real change from the earliest stages of a project.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to prepare high‑quality Environmental Impact Statements, Review of Environmental Factors, and other approval documents, translating technical information into clear, accessible language
• Supporting project delivery by managing time effectively, balancing a varied workload, and assisting in organising project resources, budgets and schedules
• Manage medium‑scale projects and support the delivery of larger, more complex projects by contributing to project planning, resourcing, programme management and client coordination
• Coordinate specialist input and fieldwork to ensure technical advice is effectively integrated into project outcomes, while supporting the development of junior team members through day‑to‑day mentoring, technical guidance and constructive feedback to contribute to a capable and high‑performing project team

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. All applications will be considered.

• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental engineering with 5+ years relevant work experience, consulting experience (desirable)
• Environmental impact assessment experience across numerous market sectors and a good industry reputation
• Strong team player, confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated project management and project delivery skills, including time management and organisational skills

Additional Information

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job‑sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Swap public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Location & Working Hours

Work Location Model: Hybrid. Hybrid options include remote, office and client site arrangements. Work hours are flexible to accommodate hybrid work across timezones.