One of Australia's largest employee-owned environmental consultanciesWork with industry leading individuals and multi disciplinary project teamsAdditional benefit of #ME days (Paid Wellbeing Days)About UmweltAt Umwelt Australia, our purpose is to enable change for the better.
As a leading Australian environmental consulting business, we are passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for our clients, communities and the setting.
With over 30 years of experience and 8 office locations nationally, Umwelt has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality environmental and social advisory services across Australia.
Our people are at the heart of our success and we are proud of the collaborative and supportive culture we have created.In Queensland, our multidisciplinary team of environmental, planning, ecological, social, water, spatial and heritage consultants delivers high quality outcomes for clients across renewable energy, resources, infrastructure, government and defence sectors.
Supported by strong and sustained growth, our Queensland business has become a recognised leader in environmental and planning consulting, both within the state and across Australia.About the RoleAs a member of the Queensland Environment Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients by supporting, delivering and coordinating comprehensive environmental impact assessments, environmental planning advice, approvals processes and environmental management projects across various sectors.
You will play a key role in project teams to support documentation/reporting preparation and project delivery.Key Responsibilities:Assist in preparing and conducting environmental impact assessments, approval strategies, environmental management and compliance documents, and approval documentationGather, analyse and interpret environmental data from various sources (e.g field studies, surveys,



GIS data)Ensure that projects comply with local, state and federal environmental regulations, standards and assessment benchmarksAssist in planning and coordinating environmental and approval projects, including timelines, meetings, budgets and resourcingEngage with internal and external stakeholders (e.g clients, communities, governmental agencies) to gather input, address concerns and deliver practical solutionsPrepare detailed reports, including findings, recommendations and mitigation strategies, for clients and regulatory bodiesAbout You:Degree qualification in environmental science, planning, or related disciplineA proactive and solutions focused mindsetStrong technical aptitude and project management skillsAdaptability to interpret or undertake a range of technical work based on project requirementsInterest and aptitude in working across and coordinating multiple disciplinesStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to develop and maintain positive team and client relationshipsInterest is working across a variety of sectors and clientsExperience in an Environmental Scientist or Environmental Planner role in a consulting environment is desirableUnderstanding of and demonstrated experience in approvals and environmental assessments under QLD legislation preferableWhat We Offer:Our people are our number one asset, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow.
As part of our team,



you will be offered:A role working with experienced professionals, with in-house access to ecology, environmental, planning, heritage and social technical experts to support your developmentPaid parental leave for both primary and secondary carersFlexible work arrangements to support a work/life balanceOpportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects#MeDays: an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff extra paid days offGenerous additional hours policy and working away from home benefitsOpportunities to join Umwelt's Employee Share Plan (ESP)A workplace culture of learning and personal development, with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorshipA competitive salary based on skills and experienceDiversity and InclusionAt Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.
We are all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but 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.As part of our recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, which includes verification of work rights, identity and qualifications, and may include criminal history checks, medicals and other specific assessments where applicable.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Environmental Consultant / Planner (Brisbane)
🏢 Umwelt
📍 Brisbane