Planning & Environment Specialist | State Government | 3 year contract | Flexible working | VPS 5
**Your new company**
Hays have partnered with a State Government Agency who currently are undertaking an exciting project spanning all throughout Melbourne.
**Your new role**
We are recruiting for a Planning & Environment Specialist who will be working within the Engineering and Program services team providing advice on a range of planning and environmental issues. Additionally, you will be:
- Provide expert advice to project teams and assist in the resolution of significant planning and environmental issues.
- Engage and manage planning, environment and heritage consultants as required to assist progression of the project
- Respond to and manage statutory referrals from other authorities and councils about permits, consents and secondary approvals.
- Exercise analytical and problem-solving skills to pre-empt and mitigate project risks in relation to all planning matters.
- Undertake or oversee planning and environmental monitoring and compliance.
- Assist in the analysis of commercial and contractual documentation associated with planning and environmental issues and/or claims as part of implementation of the project.
**What you'll need to succeed**
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- 2+ years experience as a Statutory Planner
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian planning and approvals process and legislation relevant to the development and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience in managing, and providing sound technical advice on, planning and environmental issues in a major project context, including the management of publicly owned land.
- Experience in preparing planning, heritage and environmental approvals documentation.
- Great verbal and written communication skills
**What you'll get in return**
In return, you will work in a career defining role in a dynamic and fast-growing organisation wherein you will be an instrumental part of the team responsible for delivery of this project. This organisation offers competitive remuneration, attractive benefits, flexible working environment and a vibrant and collegiate work culture.
**What you need to do now**
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