Job Description

Shape projects that make a lasting impact on regional communities

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At Amey, we're looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Planner to join our growing planning and environmental team. This is an opportunity to take a lead role on diverse projects, influence outcomes for clients and communities, mentor developing planners, and contribute to the continued growth of our business.

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If you enjoy combining technical expertise with project leadership and client engagement, you'll find plenty of variety and autonomy in this role.

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About the role

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As a senior member of the team, you'll play a key role in delivering environmental and town planning projects from inception through to completion. You'll work closely with clients, stakeholders and project teams to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Preparing planning assessments, environmental reports and supporting studies.
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- Managing project budgets, schedules, resources and client relationships.
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- Providing technical guidance and reviewing the work of junior planners.
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- Supporting proposal development, fee estimates and tender submissions.
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- Building and maintaining strong stakeholder and client relationships.
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- Identifying opportunities for new work and contributing to business development initiatives.
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- Mentoring team members and helping strengthen capability across the planning discipline.
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What we're looking for

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Must-have experience:

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- A tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Environmental Planning or a related discipline.
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- At least 5 years' experience in a planning, environmental planning or project management role.
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- Strong knowledge of statutory, strategic and environmental planning frameworks.
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- Demonstrated project management experience, including budget and client management.
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- Excellent written communication and report writing skills.
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- A current driver's licence.
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Nice to have:

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- Membership or registration with the Planning Institute of Australia (or the ability to obtain registration).
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- Existing professional networks across local government, development, infrastructure or environmental sectors.
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- Experience mentoring or leading planning professionals.
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The team and environment

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You'll join a team-oriented planning and environmental team where knowledge sharing, technical excellence and practical problem-solving are valued. The role offers a mix of office-based work, stakeholder engagement and occasional fieldwork across a variety of environments and project types.

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You'll work closely with experienced planning professionals while having the opportunity to influence project outcomes, contribute to strategic growth initiatives and help develop the next generation of planners.

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About Amey

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We are now Amey Australia, formerly known as Premise, a multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 200 employees across NSW, QLD, and WA. Our team brings together a range of specialised capabilities to deliver integrated solutions across the Built Environment, Water, Environmental & Renewables, and Transport sectors. In July 2025, Premise was acquired by leading UK consultancy Amey, a provider of full lifecycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

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Now operating as Amey Australia, we combine strong local expertise and long-standing client relationships with the backing of a global organisation, positioning us for continued growth and broader opportunities.

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At Amey, you'll be part of a business that combines technical expertise with a strong commitment to the communities in which it operates. You'll have the opportunity to:

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- Work on varied planning and environmental projects.
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- Play a meaningful role in shaping regional development outcomes.
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- Develop your leadership and business development capability.
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- Collaborate with an experienced and supportive team.
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- Build long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders across the region.
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📌 Senior Environmental Planner (Yalgoo)
🏢 Amey Australia
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