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We seek to work with people who are energetic and passionate. In return, we’ll offer you opportunities to build your career in a business that is respectful and encouraging. Our people are our number one asset, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace that supports you.

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Principal Environmental Planner, VIC

Location: Melbourne

As a member of the Victorian Environment Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients by delivering comprehensive environmental impact assessments, environmental planning advice and approvals, and environmental management projects across various sectors, with a focus on renewables, resources, and infrastructure. This role offers a blend of project management and technical delivery across planning and environmental impact assessment (EIA) projects. You will work on complex, multi-disciplinary approvals, including Environment Effects Statements (EES), Environment Reports, Ministerial Planning Permits and Planning Scheme amendments. We have a strong client base and key client framework,



which provides opportunities to work on state and nationally significant projects contributing to the national and state energy targets and transition to renewables.

With access to strong technical mentorship, you will also have the opportunity to grow your skills whilst supporting and developing others within the team. Beyond technical work, Umwelt provides pathways to grow your skills in business development and operational leadership, allowing you to shape the role to your strengths and interests.

Key Responsibilities:

- Project Management: Scope, plan, manage and execute environmental planning strategy and approvals, environmental assessments and management projects, ensuring integrated outcomes and high-quality delivery
- Technical Delivery: Lead the planning approvals (strategy and documents) on projects, with a focus on high-quality technical delivery to meet current and consider emerging regulatory requirements. Demonstrated experience working within the Victorian Planning Scheme and application in the renewables sector.
- Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, developing high-quality proposals to secure new business

About You:

- Qualifications in planning, environmental science or related degree discipline
- 8+ years of experience in environmental planning (Victorian experience essential)
- Substantial experience in a consulting environment
- Experience managing aspects of, or working on Ministerial planning permit applications, planning scheme amendments and/or Environment Effects Statements or Environment Reports in Victoria
- Strong knowledge of environmental and planning legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices at Victorian and Federal level
- Experience managing medium to large projects through the development spectrum, including managing timelines, budgets, and resourcing




- Enjoy working as part of a committed team and contributing to the technical development of others
- Proactive approach to tasks and adaptability to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements
- Interest and aptitude in working across multiple disciplines
- Robust verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain positive team and client relationships

Join the Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, . Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion is Valued and Supported

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where team members from all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging and mutual respect. Our team are privileged to work closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for all of our advertised roles. We’re also actively transitioning to the next stage of our RAP journey (from Reflect to Innovate).

Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment isn’t only about enriching our workplace culture. It also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do.

Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

A Focus on Your Career Pathway

Your growth and professional development is greatly valued by the Umwelt team. We strive to be a preferred employer that attracts and retains our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive training programs, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a functioning mentorship system to help you flourish in your chosen field, wherever you’re at in your career.

📌 Principal Environmental Planner, VIC (Melbourne)
🏢 Umwelt
📍 Melbourne