CareerPlan

Principal Environmental Planner

Sydney, Sydney RegionFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-10-12
Hybrid

Core

Lead all planning aspects of a project's life cycle, from initial site selection to construction completion, for onshore renewable energy projects.

Role type

Principal Environmental Planner (senior IC)

Builds

Large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions (solar PV, wind, BESS)

Domain

Renewable energy / Infrastructure development

Required skills

Australian federal/state/local planning systems expertise, stakeholder engagement, project lifecycle management, complex logistics coordination, commercial acumen

Preferred skills

In-house or consultancy planning experience, ground mount solar/wind/BESS project experience, MPIA qualification

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on planning systems to team members, liaise with local authorities, manage complex project issues and logistics, collaborate with business development/design/construction/finance teams

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC