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Job Description

We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Environmental Planner to join our 'Impact Assessment and Permitting’ team in Newcastle.

We are a passionate team of environmental impact assessors working within an organisation creating meaningful change both in Australia and globally. This role offers the chance to work on diverse, high-profile infrastructure assessment projects across energy, transport, and water sectors.

Being part of AECOM means applying your knowledge and expertise to influence positive environmental outcomes. With Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles embedded in everything we do, our Environment team works closely with designers and engineers to drive real change from the earliest stages of a project.

Howyou’llmake a difference





- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams topreparehigh-qualityEnvironmental Impact Statements, Review of Environmental Factors, and other approval documents, translating technical information into clear, accessible language
- Supportingproject delivery by managing time effectively, balancing a varied workload, andassistingin organising project resources,budgetsand schedules
- Manage medium-scale projects and support the delivery of larger, more complex projects by contributing to project planning, resourcing, programmanagementand client coordination
- Coordinatespecialist input and fieldwork to ensure technical advice iseffectivelyintegrated into project outcomes, while supportingthe development of junior team members through day-to-day mentoring, technicalguidanceand constructive feedbackto contributeto a capable and high-performing project team

Qualifications

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.

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if youdon’ttick all theboxesyou could still be a perfect fit for this role.

- A bachelor’s degreein environmental science, environmental planning, or environmentalengineeringwith5+years relevant work experience,consulting experience (desirable)




- Environmental impact assessment experience acrossnumerousmarket sectors and a good industry reputation.
- Strong teamplayer, confident communicator, both written and verbal.
- Demonstratedproject management and project delivery skills, including time management and organisational skills

Additional Information

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, professional 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.

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📌 Senior Environmental Planner (Newcastle)
🏢 Aecom
📍 Newcastle