Principal Environmental Planner (Water focus)

Sequana Group is one of the fastest-growing & independent water, energy, and environment-focused infrastructure advisory firms in Australia, with a growing International presence. Home to 250+ experts, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Port Macquarie, Brisbane, and Perth, we work with both the private sector and government organisations to break the mould and redefine the future of Australia’s major water, environment and energy projects. We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients throughout all stages of a project and beyond.

The Strategic Workplace and Planning team is newly formed and has a national focus. It works across regions supporting our established advisory businesses in North and West and South-East Australia. Its goal is to work with Sequana Group's existing clients, establish new client relationships, and generate new business.

Working with our Associate Director, Environment and Planning and the Associate Director, Water and Environment Advisory, the role includes helping to build our environmental and planning capability across the business to establish a more complete project planning and delivery offering within Sequana Group.

You’re a problem solver by nature and want to join a firm that values the kind of people who reimagine the possible for their clients and stakeholders. Most importantly, you act with integrity and show genuine care for the people you work with.

What you do

Collaborate with senior management, including Director, Strategic Environment and Planning, and Associate Directors, Environment and Planning, in establishing and implementing a long-term strategic plan for Sequana’s Strategic Environment and Planning team.

Support our internal Water and Energy consultancy teams in relation to developing and implementing environment and planning approval strategic initiatives that align with Sequana Group’s long-term objectives and market opportunities.

Provide commercial leadership by identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing proposals and tenders, and offering clients high-value, practical solutions and unlocking opportunities.





Provide oversight of multi-disciplinary teams to deliver environmental and planning approval projects from concept to completion, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards.

Keep abreast of local, regional, and national planning and environmental regulations, ensuring that all projects and initiatives comply with relevant laws and guidelines.

Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, providing strategic and technical leadership to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that are robust, compliant with legislative and policy frameworks, and aligned with regional and national water and energy priorities.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders - including government agencies, water utilities, research institutions, environmental groups, and community organisations – to enable collaboration, knowledge sharing and joint initiatives.

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to team members, fostering professional growth and a culture of excellence.

Model high standards of ethics, integrity, and collaboration across all activities.

Who you are

Candidates should possess:

Tertiary qualifications in environmental planning, science or engineering or a related field, with 10+ years of leadership experience in delivering statutory environmental and planning approvals and environmental impact assessments, ideally with a strong grounding in South East Australia and experience in water and/ or energy major projects.

Proven ability to identify opportunities, develop proposals, manage contracts and procurement, and drive growth across service lines and regions.

Extensive experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects and programs from strategy through delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Strong technical capability in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and statutory planning frameworks (VIC and Commonwealth),



with the ability to apply this knowledge to strategic advice and project solutions. Experience in other states desirable (not mandatory).

Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships with government agencies, water utilities, First Nations, community groups, and industry stakeholders, supported by excellent facilitation and communication skills.

Skilled in interpreting legislation, policy, and regulatory frameworks, and developing pragmatic, project-focused solutions that balance compliance, risk, and delivery outcomes.

What it's like working at Sequana Group:

There are a ton of reasons whySequana Group is an amazing company to work at,and here are some that we think you'll find most interesting!

Our culture

We have a wonderful team of brilliant high achievers built on a culture of empathy, collaboration, integrity, openness, and professional excellence. We attract the best in the industry who share our passion for the water, environment, and energy sectors and are willing to put in extraordinary efforts to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Award-winning

We are an award-winning company – we have won ‘Great Place to Work’ awards across Australia.

Exciting & meaningful projects

Sequana Group is on an exciting growth journey. Here at Sequana, you are seen as the expert and will have the chance to own projects end-to-end, and truly make a difference.

Continuous learning

We celebrate continuous learning at Sequana Group and our Sequana Academy offers employees the opportunity to receive professional coaching services and training. We also offer our team one-to-one coaching sessions with professional development coaches.

- Compensation- We offer an attractive compensation package and a flexible work environment.
- Reward and recognition- We promote an environment of reward and recognition. At Sequana Group, you will be recognised for your efforts, and for each birthday & anniversary, we will celebrate you and reward you for your contribution!
- Diverse and inclusive environment- With our Social Impact and Belonging Committee, we promote an inclusive and diverse environment at Sequana Group and host many events and activities that truly make Sequana Group a ‘Great Place to Work.’

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📌 Principal Environmental Planner (Water focus) (Melbourne)
🏢 Sequana
📍 Melbourne