Environmental Planning Consultant

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated professionals looking to build their technical, consulting and project delivery skills with a global sustainability leader.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting environmental approvals, environmental impact assessments and technical studies across a range of energy, infrastructure and resource projects.
• Assisting with the preparation of technical reports, planning assessments, permit applications and environmental approval documentation.
• Supporting project delivery, including coordinating project tasks, managing subcontractor inputs and liaising with clients and project teams.
• Contributing to proposal preparation and business development activities.
• Building strong collaborative relationships with ERM colleagues locally and globally through project teams and Technical Communities.
• Developing technical, project management and consulting skills through structured learning and on-the-job experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to 5 years' experience in statutory planning, environmental approvals, impact assessment or a related field.
• An interest in renewable energy, major infrastructure and environmental planning projects.
• Familiarity with Commonwealth and Victorian environmental and planning legislation would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise technical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Authorisation to work in Australia.

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM beliefs that include Together we Challenge, Expertise is our Superpower, and Impact Ignites us.

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Thank you for your interest in ERM.