Address- Expressions of Interest
- Fantastic new potential opportunities for Senior Environmental Planners
- High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team
- Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy
- Based in Sydney
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Award winning Family Friendly organisation
The Opportunity
We have potential exciting opportunities for motivated individuals to be part of an organisation dedicated to leading Australia’s clean energy transition, building the energy super-highways and enabling nation-building renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.
The role will be responsible for:
- Developing, reviewing, delivering and managing high quality and timely environmental assessment documentation and approvals.
- Extensive engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, communities, and government entities, to deliver timely and efficient advice and information.
- Providing specialist advice, particularly on complex environmental approval matters.
- Identifying and developing strategies to actively manage environmental approval risks.
- Project management including deliverables, program and budgets.
- Developing and mentoring others.
- Managing contractors as required.
The Senior Environmental Planner reports to the Manager of Environmental Approvals and Biodiversity.
Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualification at degree level in an environmental planning/ management related discipline
- Good understanding and demonstrated experience in the use of geographic information systems related to environmental planning and management
- Demonstrated understanding of the environmental and social aspects and impacts of electricity supply projects
- Well-versed in environmental legislation and risk management
- Strong understanding and extensive experience in the management and preparation of environmental impact assessments in NSW in accordance with Part 5, Division 5.1 and 5.2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Extensive experience in the engagement of external planning authorities and agencies.
- Experience in the management of contracted environmental specialist services
- High level of written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage others and work under pressure
- A current driver’s licence
Recognition & Reward
In return for your hard work we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.
Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.
Applications close: Friday 14 June 2024.
Register your interest so that we can consider you for any suitable future opportunities.
We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.
Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.
