Overview
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We have a unique opportunity for a Principal Environmental Planner to join our 'Impact Assessment and Permitting' team in Newcastle. This role offers the chance to lead diverse, high-profile infrastructure assessment projects across energy, transport, and water sectors.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of timely, high-quality environmental impact assessments and related studies
* Oversee constraints analyses, strategic planning pathway assessments, and environmental management plans
* Manage project resources, budgets, and schedules, maintaining effective delivery and quality standards
* Mentor and guide juniors, including graduates and undergraduates, supporting their technical and professional development
* Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, applying commercial acumen and emotional intelligence to project leadership
Qualifications
* A bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental engineering
* Strong environmental impact assessment experience across numerous market sectors and a good industry reputation
* Solid project management/coordination skills, commercial acumen and emotional intelligence to develop and maintain positive peer and client relationships and effectively manage resources, timelines, quality and budgets
* A drive to mentor junior and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets in the environmental planning and approvals technical area
About AECOM
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. We are a Fortune 500 firm.
Additional Information
Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options. You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. We also offer continuous learning and growth opportunities, including lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, and global career opportunities.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so please apply as soon as possible.
Company and Location Notes
Learn more about life at AECOM and explore opportunities across Australia. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live and work and pays its respects to Elders past, present and emerging. This content reflects information about AECOM and is not intended to alter the facts of the job description.
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