Your impact

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

An exciting opportunity is available for anAssociate/Senior Associate Environmental and/or Planning Professionalto join our growing Brisbanebased Environmental Planning and Approvals Team.

Working within a highly regarded team of planners and environmental specialists, you will play a leading role in the delivery of environmental impact assessments and approvals for projects across a strong and diverse pipeline of work. Although the role is Brisbane based, our projects span across Australia across all tiers of government and the private sector, with a focus on transport, renewable energy, power, water and Defence.

This role is ideal for a consultant looking to take the next step in their career, with the opportunity to lead projects, build trusted client relationships and develop technically within a supportive and collaborative team setting.

We offer genuine flexibility, including hybrid working arrangements and full-time or part-time options, helping you balance skilled growth with personal commitments.

The role:

Working alongside highly experienced planning and environmental professionals, you will contribute to and lead a broad range of environmental and planning approvals as well as impact assessments for projects.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Partnering with clients from project inception to develop environmental approvals strategies and define environmental assessment requirements.
- Managing planning and environmental studies, specialist investigations and survey programs.
- Leading environmental impact assessments across a range of sectors and project scales.
- Preparing high-quality environmental approval and planning applications, referral documentation and environmental management plans.




- Managing project delivery, budgets, schedules and client expectations.
- Leading and contributing to bids and proposal preparation.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external clients, regulators and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Mentoring and supporting early-career professionals.

Here’s what you’ll need

We are looking for a motivated and capable environmental and/or planning professional who enjoys working on complex projects, building strong client relationships and delivering practical environmental outcomes.

You will bring:

- A degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or a related discipline.
- Approximately 8-15 years of experience in environmental impact assessment and environmental approvals within Queensland.
- Statutory planning experience or knowledge would be highly regarded.
- Strong knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation and approvals processes, as well as an understanding of planning legislation and the interactions between environmental and planning legislation
- Demonstrated experience delivering environmental approvals projects and managing competing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills with team members, clients and stakeholders and in report-writing.
- Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.
- A commitment to mentoring and supporting the development of junior team members.
- Experience with defence projects would be desirable.

Why Join Us?

This role will allow you to:

- Work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across key industries.
- Be part of a growing and supportive team with strong technical leadership.
- Access structured career development, mentoring and progression opportunities.
- Enjoy genuine workplace flexibility, including hybrid working arrangements.
- Take ownership of your work and make a meaningful contribution to projects that shape Australia’s future.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone

📌 Principal Environmental Consultant (Brisbane)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Brisbane