Environmental Consultant
Environmental Consultant
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Job Description
- Work with a leading employee owned consultancy that values your input and recognises your impact
- Enjoy true work life balance with hybrid flexibility and wellbeing support
- Recharge monthly with our unique #ME Day
About Umwelt
Umwelt is an Australian owned and run environmental consultancy that has been operating for over 35 years across Australia. We are a team of vibrant professionals with experience across a range of sectors including renewables infrastructure defence regulation and policy resources and the urban development sector.
About the Role:
Due to increasing opportunities and demand for our teams skills and experience our Newcastle team is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Environmental Consultant that is eager to develop their skills by working with a dynamic respected team in an organisation that offers tremendous mentoring and development opportunities.
As a member of our NSW Planning and Assessment Team you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients by delivering comprehensive environmental impact assessments environmental planning approvals and environmental management projects across various sectors including renewables resources and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing and conducting environmental impact assessments and environmental management and compliance documents
- Gather analyse and interpret environmental data from various sources (e.g. field studies surveys GIS data)
- Ensure that projects comply with local state and federal environmental regulations and standards
- Assist in planning and coordinating environmental projects including timelines budgets and resources
- Engage with stakeholders (e.g. clients communities governmental agencies) to gather input and address concerns
- Prepare detailed reports including findings recommendations and mitigation strategies for clients and regulatory bodies
About You:
- Degree qualification in environmental science planning or related discipline
- Up to 2 years experience ideally as an Environmental Scientist or Planner in a consulting environment
- Strong technical aptitude and project management skills
- Adaptability to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements
- Interest and aptitude in working across multiple disciplines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain positive team and client relationships
- Understanding of and demonstrated experience in approvals and environmental assessments under NSW legislation preferable
- Consulting experience or expertise in related environmental fields is advantageous
What We offer:
Our people are our number one asset and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team you will be offered:
- A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
- Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
- Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
- Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
- #MeDays an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff one extra paid day off per month (12 days per year for FTE) to support mental health
- Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
- Opportunities to join Umwelts Employee Share Plan (ESP)
- A workplace culture of learning and personal development with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
- Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
- A competitive salary based on skills and experience
Diversity and Inclusion
At Umwelt we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse inclusive and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging mutual respect and kindness.
The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyones unique perspectives and contributions are valued.
Join the Umwelt Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.
If you would like additional assistance through the recruitment process please reach out to our friendly HR team at
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
