Senior Manager, Land, Environment and Planning
Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
Lead land, planning and environmental approvals across a portfolio of energy, infrastructure and digital projects
Influence projects from early-stage opportunity assessment through to delivery
Work alongside experienced development, technical and commercial professionals
Shape Major Development Projects Across Australia
Our client is a well-capitalised investor and developer with a growing portfolio of large-scale energy projects across Australia.
Their pipeline includes complex, multi-stakeholder projects at various stages of the development lifecycle, from early-stage chance assessment and acquisitions through to approvals, investment decision and delivery. As the portfolio continues to grow, they are seeking a Senior Manager to lead critical land, planning and environmental workstreams that underpin project success.
What Will This Job Do For Your Career?
This role offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant development projects while playing a key role in shaping their success. You'll be involved in some of the most critical aspects of project development, helping to secure land, navigate approvals pathways, manage environmental considerations and engage with stakeholders to bring projects to life.
With exposure to projects across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, you'll develop a broad and highly valuable skillset while working closely with experienced professionals across development, technical, commercial,



legal and finance disciplines.
About the Role
Managing a small team and mentoring other junior team members.
Regulatory approvals strategies and environmental approvals processes
Coordination of consultants, technical specialists and advisors
Stakeholder engagement with landowners, communities, government agencies and regulators
Cultural heritage, environmental and compliance workstreams
Development risk identification and mitigation
Supporting projects through development and delivery phases
Site identification, assessment and due diligence activities
Land acquisition and planning approvals across multiple jurisdictions
Skills & Experience
Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline
Significant experience in land, planning, environmental approvals or project development
Strong knowledge of Australian planning and environmental frameworks
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions, ideally including NSW, Victoria and Queensland
Proven stakeholder engagement and negotiation capability
Strong commercial awareness and project management skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
What's On Offer?
Exposure to major development projects across Australia
Opportunity to influence projects from origination through to delivery
Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Collaborative, high-performing culture focused on delivery and continuous improvement

📌 Senior Manager - Land, Environment And Planning (New South Wales)
🏢 Vinova
📍 New South Wales