To support our growing consultancy, we are looking for an excellent
Senior Environmental Planner
to join our planning and approvals team. We are open to candidates based in NSW or Victoria. Candidates should have experience in environmental planning and a strong and genuine interest in the waste and recycling industry.
What you can expect:
You will support our MRA's dynamic and multidisciplinary team of professionals, including engineers, scientists, economists, planners, lawyers, social scientists and educators in the delivery of quality project outcomes for our clients. You can expect to be working in a team on projects for the private and the government sectors. You can expect to deliver projects including development applications, Waste Management Plans and Environmental Management Plans. You will be involved in stakeholder management, client liaison, and business development. You can also expect to be challenged through cutting-edge and interesting projects.
You need to be resilient, flexible and able to prioritise and multitask as the role entails:
Leading or assisting bid managers to compile bids and proposals for future work
Project management of small, medium and large projects
Research (e.g. into legislation, technology types, development pathways)
Report writing, subconsultant management and stakeholder liaison
Problem solving and project adaptation
Key capacities and skills:
Required:
Degree in Environmental Science, Urban Planning or relevant degree in Science or Environment
Min. 5 yrs.



experience in Environmental Impact Assessment and/or Development Applications
Understanding of Planning Policy and Regulation in NSW, Victoria or Queensland
Profound and professional communication skills
Very strong report writing skills
Ability to work independently and in an innovative manner
Excellent time management and prioritising skills
Practical, client focused and highly motivated personality
Cultural fit and shared vision are key attributes.
Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia
Preferred:
Experience in waste management, infrastructure, or industrial development applications
Experience in complex approvals e.g. EIS or EES applications
Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of this role include:
Assisting the planning team in:
Managing small, medium and large projects
Environmental impact assessment
Preparation of planning and licensing applications
Compliance and environmental management documentation
Managing and compiling proposals for future work
Preparing high quality reports for clients on time and within budget.
Preparing responses to development application/licensing submissions
Leading meetings
Research (e.g. into legislation, waste management, site characteristics or management of potential impacts)
Working with the broader MRA team to:
Assist with time-sensitive projects or proposals
Assist with research and business development for waste and recycling
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📌 Senior Environmental Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 MRA Consulting Group
📍 New South Wales