Environment Planning Manager NSWACT

Want to bring ideas to life

Youre in the right place. Weve been a leading design engineering and advisory company for decades. So why choose Aurecon It really comes down to one crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation Truth is the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything from the local community to the sustainability of our clients businesses to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for

How will your ideas contribute to shaping whats next

As our new environmental planning manager youll lead and inspire a team of highly skilled specialists in environmental impact assessment and planning approvals space across a diverse range of markets. Youll be a trusted partner to a diverse range of clients and develop a deep understanding of their challenges to collaborative seek solutions that help shape strong environmental outcomes and de-risk planning approval processes.

Youll drive value and trust with clients team and peers across Australia work collaboratively with clients to deliver planning approvals and proactively respond to client needs while expanding Aurecons market presence.

Here are the key things youll do:

• Provide expert advice on environmental planning matters to clients such as Transport for NSW EnergyCo DCCEEW Sydney Water and a range of major private sector energy clients and major construction contractors and internal teams.
• Drive complex NSW planning approval processes (including REFs and EISs) and lead early-stage environmental constraints and optioneering projects across Energy Transport Water and Defence sectors.
• Provide technical leadership coaching and mentoring to junior staff fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Conduct comprehensive environmental assessments including in-depth research and analysis of legislative requirements and environmental considerations.
• Lead collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative environmental solutions ensuring project compliance sustainability and alignment with client strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders clients and government authorities influencing decision-making and expanding Aurecons market presence.
• Manage project budgets schedules and resources to ensure delivery excellence and commercial success.

What can you bring to the team

Firstly you will share our genuine passion for re-imaging problems and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. To be successful in this position you will ideally have:

• Experience leading NSW planning approvals or environmental impact assessment
• Exceptional critical and strategic thinking skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality
• Outstanding communication skills and stakeholder engagement skills
• Collaborative mindset with proven leadership and team development capabilities

How will your future be shaped by us

Joining Aurecon means youll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus we were Consult Australias large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We dont just claim were inclusive and innovative as proven by the independent awards and accreditations weve gained. Weve been recognised for our innovation culture gender equality and our LGBTI inclusion. Plus we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level youll have access to flexible work hours remote work working holidays part-time and job share options. When it comes to your development youll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring leadership training and our Career Hub. Outside of work youll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave cultural public holiday swaps plus wellbeing support programmes.

Ready to bring ideas to life Apply to join us!