In-Demand Senior environmental planner Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

Senior Environmental Planner
MRA Consulting Group —Sydney NSW
- Call employer
- Management
- Communication skills
- Time management
12d
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Architectus —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Parental leave
9d
Senior Planner Project Officer - Land Use
City of Parramatta Council —Parramatta NSW
- $126,222 - $138,997 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
11d
Environmental Impact Assessment Lead - Relocate to Townsville
AECOM —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- Budgeting
- Relocation assistance
8d
Managing Consultant - Planner (Impact Assessment)
ERM Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Time management
3d
Program Management ANZ - Business Line Growth Director
AECOM —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Engineering
- Business development
Orchard - Strategy Director Health
Orchard Marketing —Pyrmont NSW
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Senior Bushfire Consultant
SLR Consulting —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
10d
Senior CAD Drafter I Energy
AECOM —Sydney NSW
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Leadership
Principal Water Resources Engineer - Hydrology and Hydraulics (Flooding).
AECOM —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Management
- Leadership
National Lead - Contract Administration and Independent Certification
AECOM —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Water Resources Engineering Intern (Nov 2026)
AECOM —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Civil Engineering
- Communication skills
Technical Director/ WA Ports Lead - Perth
Moffatt & Nichol —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- English
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
Technical Director - Environmental Impact Assessment
GHD —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
Major Projects Director - Transport
AECOM —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Leadership
3d
Associate Director, Built Environment and Infrastructure
Control Risks —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Research
- Master's degree
Quick Apply
Senior Ecologist
Jacobs —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Parental leave
9d
Growth Director, AI Enabled Engineering
AECOM —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- AI
- Leadership
Technical Director – Environment and Planning
AECOM —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Project Manager (Technical Director) - Highways
AECOM —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
1d

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Senior Environmental Planner

MRA Consulting Group
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

12 days ago

Qualifications

Management
Communication skills
Time management

Full Job Description

To support our growing consultancy, we are looking for an excellent Senior Environmental Planner to join our planning and approvals team. We are open to candidates based in NSW or Victoria. Candidates should have experience in environmental planning and a strong and genuine interest in the waste and recycling industry.

What you can expect

You will support MRA’s dynamic and multidisciplinary team of professionals, including engineers, scientists, economists, planners, lawyers, social scientists and educators in the delivery of quality project outcomes for our clients. You can expect to be working in a team on projects for the private and the government sectors. You can expect to deliver projects including development applications, Waste Management Plans and Environmental Management Plans. You will be involved in stakeholder management, client liaison, and business development. You can also expect to be challenged through innovative and interesting projects.

You need to be resilient, flexible and able to prioritise and multitask as the role entails:

Leading or assisting bid managers to compile bids and proposals for future work
Project management of small, medium or large projects
Research (e.g. into legislation, technology types, development pathways)
Report writing, subconsultant management and stakeholder liaison
Problem solving and project adaptation

Key capacity and skills

Required:

Degree in Environmental Science, Urban Planning or relevant degree in Science or Environment
Minimum 5 years experience in Environmental Impact Assessment and/or Development Applications
Understanding of Planning Policy and Regulation in NSW, Victoria or Queensland
Profound and professional communication skills
Very strong report writing skills
Ability to work independently and in an innovative manner
Excellent time management and prioritising skills
Practical, client focused and highly motivated personality
Cultural fit and shared vision are key attributes.
Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia

Preferred:

Experience in waste management, infrastructure, or industrial development applications
Experience in complex approvals e.g. EIS or EES applications

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role include:

Assisting the planning team in:
- Managing small, medium or large projects
- Environmental impact assessment
- Preparation of planning and licensing applications
- Compliance and environmental management documentation
- Managing and compiling proposals for future work
- Preparing high quality reports for clients on time and within budget
- Preparing responses to development application/licensing submissions
- Attending and contributing to meetings
- Research (e.g. into legislation, waste management, site characteristics or management of potential impacts)
Working with the broader MRA team to:
- Assist with time-sensitive projects or proposals
- Assist with research and business development for waste and recycling

What MRA can offer you

Excellent experience to assist with career progression
Opportunity to learn from industry experts
Challenging and interesting projects in waste management and resource recovery
Autonomy within the parameters of the workplace environment
A committed, professional team
A career in sustainability
Access to flexible working arrangements

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has some experience, is able to work independently and who wants to make a real difference improving resource efficiency and waste management systems.

Applications

For further information and confidential discussion, email Sumaiya at [email protected] or call our office on 02 8541 6169.

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