Senior Environmental Consultant (Planner / Scientist)

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • AU$140000 - AU$150000 per annum

Senior Environmental Consultant (Planner / Scientist)

The Senior Environmental Planner is responsible for managing and contributing to environmental impact assessments, planning approvals, and related projects. This role includes mentoring junior team members, ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards, and supporting business development initiatives. The Senior Environmental Planner will also engage with clients and stakeholders, providing expert advice and fostering strong relationships.

Role overview:

  • Environmental Consultancy – Our client is a specialised environmental, planning and social sustainability consultancy serving the transport, utilities, waste and recycling, industrial, renewables, resources, residential and government sectors. Their reputation is founded on our collaborative approach, attention to quality and developing robust solutions by thinking differently
  • This is a 100% remote role, however you must be located in NSW and be able to attend client sites occasionally and team days in Sydney
  • They have two opportunities available 1. An initial 6-month contract role offering a day rate of $850 per day 2. A permeant role offering a salary of $150,000
  • They are looking for candidates who can join as soon as possible due to extensive growth

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5-7 years in Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Management Plans, Development Assessments (DAs), statutory planning experience, State Significant Developments (SSDs), other planning pathways, Part 5 Review of Environmental Factors (REFs), and Modifications.
  • Expertise in waste management, circular economy, infrastructure, resource recovery, industrial, and renewable energy sectors.
  • Must have consulting experience
  • Strong writing skills and technical proficiency
  • Must align with values and be capable of mentoring junior tea

What’s in it for You?

  • Truly flexible working model – 100% remote and flexible hours also
  • Direct daily access to our Executive and Senior Leaders for support and advice.
  • Incredible diversity of work and clients.
  • Opportunity to join a business during an exciting scaling up period.
  • Additional week’s annual leave to the national standard (for the permanent role only)
  • Access to mentoring and continuous learning opportunities.
  • A truly collaborative and supportive team to work with.
  • Competitive salary and daily rate on offer

If this role sounds like you, please apply now! Or email your CV to angus.bick@talentinternational.com

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