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Form of workAbout the role
Our Queensland Environment team is currently seeking a mid to Senior level Environmental Scientist (Approvals). As a valued member of our national ecology and environmental services business, you’ll collaborate with industry experts across Approvals, Ecology, Sustainability, Coastal and Acoustics. This dynamic environment will give offers exciting opportunities within Queensland, the rest of Australia and the Asia Pacific Region.
We offer role flexibility, with the position based in one of our Brisbane (Fortitude Valley), Gold Coast or Sunshine coast offices, and we offer flexible work arrangements for your individual needs, including work from home, staggered start and finish times and additional purchased leave.
We invest in your growth through tailored training and development, providing access to long-term career opportunities.
Role Description:
- Environmental Approvals and Documentation:
o Prepare comprehensive environmental approvals documentation, including impact assessments and management plans.
o Use your in-depth knowledge of Queensland and Federal environmental legislation, staying abreast of industry standards and approval processes.
- Technical Expertise:
o Provide environmental input and advice to major projects across the breadth of Stantec’s business sectors.
o Collaborate with integrated project teams to ensure environmentally sound solutions.
- Effective Communication:
o Craft high-quality technical reports and proposals, adhering to Stantec’s rigorous quality standards.
o Liaise with clients and regulatory bodies to achieve project objectives.
- Project Excellence:
o Deliver outstanding project outcomes, paying attention to budgets and schedules.
- Collaboration and Impact:
o Work seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive results for our clients.
To be successful for this role you’ll need:
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/ Environmental Planning / Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
- Knowledge and proven experience in relevant legislation and standards, particularly in the Queensland and Federal regulatory environment.
- Professional standards of technical report writing.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Positive and proactive attitude.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing.
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- Professional Registrations and Memberships
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their immediate family members
- A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
About us
The Stantec community unites approximately 28,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
How to apply
If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
