Senior Environmental Planner

The Opportunity

We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity to an experienced Senior Environmental Planner seeking to join our dynamic team. Located in our Melbourne office, you will have the chance to contribute your expertise to a variety of engaging projects.

As a key member of our team, you will have a high-level of aptitude for environmental approvals, capable of providing sound planning advice and guidance to our clients. Your responsibilities will include participating in, conducting, and managing complex projects, and the production of technical reports. Additional duties will include proposal writing, business development and establishing a profile in the professional community.

Working closely with our multi-disciplinary team of professionals, you will become an integral member of the environmental approvals team in VIC, a key contributor to existing and future projects throughout VIC, and a driver for the development of our environmental approval capabilities in the region.

Australian work rights are required for this role.

Our offer

Biosis prides itself on having a supportive and progressive workplace culture. All our employees enjoy:

• Hybrid work arrangements

• A comprehensive learning and development program

• Team retreat days

• Relaxed and friendly workplace culture

• Study assistance to pursue higher qualifications

• Internal job opportunities throughout NSW and Victoria

• Flexible work arrangements...and much more!⁠

Applications

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the below selection criteria:

· Tertiary qualifications in planning or environment.

· A minimum of 5 years ’ experience in either consulting or the public sector.

· Knowledge of Commonwealth and State legislation with regard to planning, environmental and heritage approvals.

· An thorough understanding of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Victoria Planning Provisions, and the planning approvals process.

· Experience with Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and Environment Effects Act 1978 (EE Act) referrals and approval management.

About Biosis

Since 1983 we’ve been helping our clients make better decisions about ecology, heritage and environmental approvals.

Our team is made up of experts in botany, zoology, archaeology, environmental approvals and GIS, and we have around 150 employees based in offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Ballarat, Albury, Wollongong, Newcastle, Gosford and Wangaratta.

Our strong reputation is based on 40 years of experience and over 17,000 projects delivered to clients in all levels of government, resources, energy, design, construction and tourism.

We strongly encourage you to go to our website to find out more about the role and the types of work we do.

No agencies please.