Environmental Scientist Planner
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Job Location:
Parramatta - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Join Sydney Water and the dynamic Environment and Heritage Services team.
- Have a key impact on the delivery of projects across Sydney Waters capital works program
- Located at Parramatta with flexibility to work up to 2 days from home. EA 13 38 hours per week:$140108.04 super
About the role
Fantastic opportunity to join a high performing and supportive team and further your career with Sydney Water!This role is responsible for delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for our portfolio of infrastructure projects. The focus is on project work but the role also provides technical support for the strategic and operational business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Technical and Environmental Expertise: Apply your technical knowledge and judgement to balance cost risk and outcomes - ensuring environmental assessments and approvals meet legislative requirements stakeholder expectations and environmental outcomes.
- Environmental Assessment and Approvals Delivery: Determine appropriate approval pathways follow established procedures to prepare EIAs aligned with statutory and industry standards and support the acquisition of environmental permits. Provide technical advice and use enterprise knowledge to enable efficient project delivery.
- Commercial and Legal Responsibilities: Engage professional services within procurement guidelines respond to relevant legislation with guidance from senior staff and remain flexible to support additional projects and duties as required by Sydney Water.
About You:
In addition to a Degree or other Tertiary Qualification in Environmental Science / Planning/ Management (or another relevant discipline) and a drivers licence we are looking for:
- Approximately 3 years relevant industry experience e.g. with an environmental or engineering consultancy utilities or infrastructure provider
- Demonstrated experience in environmental planning environmental impact assessment and environmental approvals for infrastructure assets
- Applied knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and current environmental issues
- Experience delivering environmental assessments and approvals considering risk cost and performance drivers
- Ability to work well in a team and develop effective working relationships
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Does this sound like you Apply date: 11.59 AEST 19th October 2025
We support you through the application process and can modify as needed let us know what you more information you can contactTA Partner
Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities.
Why join us
At Sydney Water your work will make a real difference in peoples livesand your own. With diverse projects and roles youll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water we actively seek and celebrate diversity equity inclusion and individuality fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits.
Dive into Our Great Benefits:
- Competitive Remuneration:Well ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
- Hybrid Work Environment:We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration supporting our teams productivity and well-being.
- Continuous Professional Growth:We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
- 24/7 Wellbeing Support:Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance:Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
- Family First:Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.
- Fitness Passport:Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
- Novated Leasing:Get in the drivers seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
Working at Sydney Water
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including First Nations people LGBTQIA people with disability people with caring responsibilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.
As part of the application process Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.
Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHiresTermsand Sydney WatersPrivacy Collection Statement Job Application.Please note as part of the application process you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a medical and criminal history check.
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- GIS
- Microsoft Access
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Technical Writing
- Stream and River Restoration
- OSHA
- Customer relationship management
- Auto Restoration
- Toxicology Experience
- Writing Skills
About Company
Sydney Water's role goes far beyond supplying water, wastewater, recycled water and stormwater services. From the health of the city and its people, to managing the environment and the health of our waterways we're helping to create a better life for Greater Sydney.
