Come grow with us.

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage. AECOM is a leading environmental and infrastructure consulting firm with a growing pipeline of work across Queensland, supporting the energy transition, delivering safer roads, keeping the taps on, or delivering Brisbane 2032. As our portfolio expands, so does our team and this is an exciting opportunity for an environmental professional access a diverse workload on projects that matter for our community.

What will a day in this role look like:

- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams: Engaging with engineers, planners, ecologists and other specialists to assess proejct impacts and develop innovative solutions that align with regulatory requirements and client goals.
- Conducting environmental assessments: Gather environmental data and develop project understanding to prepare comprehensive environmental assessments for diverse projects across a range of industries.
- Navigating regulatory approvals:



Work with an experienced team to build confidence liasing with government agencies and stakeholders to comply with environmental requirements, secure necessary approvals and advocate for sustainable project outcomes.
- Driving sustainability and innovation: Contribute to the development of strategies that minimise environmental impacts, promote biodiversity and integrate real solutions into project planning and delivery.
- Foster strong relationships: Work directly with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to support project delivery and long-term engagement.

The qualities that help you thrive

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.

- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Scient/Management/Engineering or Town/Urban/Environmental Planning with 2+ years' experience in development approvals and planning, with consulting experience delivering projects for a range of clients viewed favourably.
- Knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental and planning legislation.
- Demonstrable understanding of environmental concepts and technical content with the ability to interpret and apply knowledge in projects.




- Adaptable and interested in working across multiple sectors and client types.

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, career development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
- Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

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.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:

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📌 Environment Consultant - Impact Assessment (Brisbane City)
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📍 Brisbane City