Environmental Planner
Core
Coordinate environmental planning and approvals for onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects across Australia.
Role type
Mid-level environmental planner (IC)
Builds
Renewable energy and storage development projects
Domain
Renewable energy / Environmental planning
Required skills
Environmental impact assessment, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, technical report review, legislation interpretation, GIS familiarity, biodiversity assessment, cultural heritage knowledge, land-use planning
Preferred skills
Major-project assessment experience, EBC Act familiarity, renewable-energy specific impacts, government/council liaison, professional body membership
Technologies
GIS, environmental constraints mapping
Responsibilities
Support environmental planning and approvals for onshore wind, solar, and battery storage projects; Identify environmental, planning, and social constraints and approval pathways; Coordinate consultant and technical inputs for environmental assessments and permits; Prepare consultant scopes and track deliverables, budgets, and risks; Review technical reports for quality and alignment; Engage with government agencies, councils, communities, and Traditional Owners; Maintain project records and compliance evidence; Monitor changes in legislation and policy.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC