Job Details: Principal Environmental Planner - MelbourneFull details of the job.Job Title: Principal Environmental PlannerVacancy No: VN4715Employment Type: PermanentContract Type: Full-TimeAbout the business and roleSLR Consulting is a rapidly growing professional services consultancy with over 3,000 consulting engineers, advisors and scientists across Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe and North America.
Our business has developed a strong reputation for technical excellence coupled with commercial understanding, providing high quality tailored services and specialist advice to a range of clients.Due to our continued growth and project pipeline, specially within the extractive and construction materials sector, there is an opportunity for a Principal Environmental Planner in Melbourne to join our APAC Planning team.Our APAC Planning team is made up of a group of highly skilled statutory and environmental planners with an enthusiastic approach to life and work, who enjoy the exposure to a national project pipeline.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technical leader in their field, who is looking to join a growing team in Melbourne, with support from a large National team and our well-respected band.
We collaborate closely with our 23 in-house technical discipline teams to deliver comprehensive environmental service to clients across various sectors.We are seeking an experienced environmental planner who can demonstrate a track record in working closely with clients to navigate planning and environmental approval frameworks through a commercial lens.
You may also have experience in navigating the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
You will enjoy undertaking project work whilst mentoring team members and developing client relationships throughout the region.The role offers collaborative working with industry leading professionals across the APAC SLR community of 1000 + employees.
The successful candidate will join a team that not only offers comprehensive planning, development, and consulting services, but also a collective team of multidisciplinary technical experts across the region.Key ResponsibilitiesWorking in conjunction with leaders across Melbourne and our 23 APAC Offices this role will see you involved in:Managing the delivery of planning and environmental authorisations, including Planning Permit Applications, Work Plan Applications, EPA and/or water licences and EPBC ReferralsDelivering planning analysis and research via a commercially astute lens to confidently deliver exceptional resultsLeading and working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across various sectorsDeveloping, facilitating and enhancing effective relationships with our clients and internal SLR team members, particularly, across other technical disciplinesManaging several projects at any one time without direct supervisionWorking closely with the team lead to drive team and company growthConducting thorough technical reviews and mentoring/development of junior staffLiaising with clients, councils, consultants & other government agenciesUsing your expertise to work across multi-disciplinary projects within a consulting environmentBusiness development and high-level client relationship managementTravelling within Victoria to undertake site familiarisation work-overs and regulator meetingsExperienceNot only will you bring a great attitude and enthusiastic approach to your work, you will also have:A degree in Town Planning/Environmental Science or equivalent.10+ or more years working experience within a consulting business with direct experience in environmental planning, property or environmental managementA proven record in delivering client outcomes, experience in the extractives and construction materials sector will also be highly regardedDemonstrated experience directing and managing multidisciplinary projects and utilising your effective delegation skills.A thorough understanding of project budgets and deliverables while maintaining excellent client service that we are known forStrong attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work unsupervised as well as part of a teamAbility to take the initiative and be proactive in your workplace and implement new ideasOur BenefitsWe are most proud of our diverse, friendly and expert team, who work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients.Whether you're enjoying our flexible hybrid work environment, looking to collaborate with a team of experts across the country, or at that time in your life where a supportive and generous parental leave scheme is key… Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.You can find a comprehensive list here.Next StepsWe make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion.
Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability.
When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.If joining a highly successful national planning team within one of Australia's fastest growing multidisciplinary consultancies excites you… Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter.Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted.
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