Planning Consultant - Newcastle

About the business and the role

At SLR we’re Making Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services.  With over 1,000 staff in APAC alone, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients. We celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results.

Due to our continued growth and project pipeline, we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Planner with 2-4 years’ of experience to join SLR’s national Planning team in Newcastle. This is a full-time position where you will be working with a supportive team of Planning professionals who are leaders in their field.

Our APAC Planning team is made up of a group of highly skilled planners and project managers with an enthusiastic approach to life and work, who enjoy the exposure to a national project pipeline. In this role you will be working with not only the planning team, but also our highly reputable industry experts who will be on call to mentor, providing opportunities to advance your career. 

You’ll receive technical development day to day, while also providing the opportunity to be part of a structured career development program. Whether you’ve recently started your career or are a few years down the track and looking to take the next step in the industry, this accelerative opportunity is the one for you.

You will be provided the opportunity to work independently, from project inception through to approval, on small scale projects as well as being part of larger, multi-discipline teams working on more complex projects.

Responsibilities

As part of the National Planning team in SLR, you will be responsible for carrying out services that range from;

• Assisting with preparing planning reports at both a local and state significant scale,
• Navigate complex approvals pathways under state and federal environmental and planning legislation
• Preparing feasibility reports and due diligence advice, and provide strategic environmental advice on land use and development proposals
• Liaise with stakeholders including clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities
• Attending meetings and liaising with clients, councils, consultants & other government agencies.

Experience

The ideal candidates will have:

• A university qualification in Town Planning or Environmental Planning
• 2-4 years’ experience in town planning or environmental planning, ideally in consulting.
• The ability to analyse and interpret situations and problems to develop appropriate solutions.
• Experience in statutory approvals for industry, extractive industry, or environmental approvals
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and high computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong time management skills,
• Australian citizenship or rights to work in Australia.

Our Benefits

We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

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Next Steps

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.