Environmental Planner

Come grow with us.

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

What will a day in this role look like:

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams: Engaging with engineers, planners, ecologists and other specialists to assess project impacts and develop innovative solutions that align with regulatory requirements and client goals.

Conducting planning assessments: Gather environmental data and develop project understanding to prepare comprehensive environmental assessments for diverse projects across a range of industries.

Navigating regulatory approvals: Work with an experienced team to build confidence liaising with government agencies and stakeholders to comply with environmental requirements, secure necessary approvals and advocate for sustainable project outcomes.

Driving sustainability and innovation: Contribute to the development of strategies that minimise environmental impacts, promote biodiversity and integrate real solutions into project planning and delivery.

Fostering strong relationships: Work directly with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to support project delivery and long-term engagement.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply; all applications will be considered.

Tertiary qualifications in Town/Urban/Environmental Planning with 3+ years’ experience in development approvals and planning, including consulting experience delivering projects for a range of clients.

Knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental and planning legislation.

Strong understanding of environmental concepts and technical content with the ability to interpret and apply knowledge in projects.

* Adaptable and interested in working across multiple sectors and client types.