Principal Environmental Planner

• One of Australias largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
• Flexible work arrangements and excellent employee benefits
• Additional Benefit of a #ME Day (Paid day off once a month)

About Umwelt

Umwelt is an Australian owned and run environmental consultancy that has beenoperatingfor over 30 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.

In Victoria our team of around25environmental ecological socialspatialandheritageconsultantsdeliverexpert support across major renewable energy resources infrastructuregovernmentand defence projects both statewide and nationally. Thanks tostrong growthin recent years ourVICoffice is now firmly positioned as a leading consultancy particularly in the renewable energy sector.

As a member of the Victorian Environment Team you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clientsby delivering comprehensive environmental impact assessments environmental planningadviceandapprovals and environmental management projects across various sectorswith a focus onrenewables resources and infrastructure.This role offers a blend of project management and technical delivery across planning and environmental impact assessment (EIA) projects. You will work on complex multi-disciplinary approvals including Environment Effects Statements (EES) Environment Reports MinisterialPlanningPermits andPlanningScheme have a strong client baseand key client frameworkwhich provides opportunities to work on stateand nationallysignificant projects contributing to the national and state energy targets and transition to renewables.

With access to strong technical mentorship you will alsohave the opportunity togrow your skills whilstsupportingand developingothers within the team. Beyond technical work Umwelt provides pathways to grow your skills in business development and operational leadership allowing you to shape the role to your strengths and interests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management:Scope plan manage and execute environmental planningstrategy and approvalsenvironmentalassessmentsand management projects ensuring integrated outcomes and high-quality delivery
• Technical Delivery:Lead the planning approvals(strategy and documents)on projects witha focus on high-quality technical deliveryto meetcurrentand consider emergingregulatory experience working within theVictorian Planning Scheme and applicationinthe renewables sector.
• Client Engagement:Build andmaintainstrong client relationships developing high-quality proposals to secure new business

About You:

• Qualifications in planningenvironmentalscienceor related degree discipline
• 8 years of experience in environmental planning (Victorian experience essential)
• Substantial experience in a consulting environment
• Experience managing aspects ofor working on Ministerial planning permit applicationsplanning scheme amendmentsand/or Environment Effects Statementsor Environment Reportsin Victoria
• Strong knowledge of environmental and planning legislation regulations standards and best practices at Victorian and Federal level
• Experience managing medium to large projects through the development spectrum including managing timelines budgets and resourcing
• Enjoy working as part of a committed team and contributing to the technical development of others
• Proactive approach to tasks and 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 andmaintainpositive team and client relationships

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 working with experienced professionals with in-house access to ecology and other technical experts to support your 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 offfor 12monthsof the year
• Generousadditionalhours 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 andequitableworkplace 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 yourpreviousexperience.

If you would likeadditionalassistance 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.