Senior Environment Consultant

Senior Environment Consultant • Full-time • Newcastle, New South Wales • 1w ago

One of Australia’s largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
Opportunity to work across a range of sectors and on diverse projects
Additional benefit of #ME days (Paid Wellbeing Days)

About Umwelt

At Umwelt Australia, our purpose is to enable change for the better. As a leading Australian environmental consulting business, we are passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for our clients, communities and the environment.

With over 30 years of experience and 8 office locations nationally, Umwelt has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality environmental and social advisory services across Australia. Our people are at the heart of our success and we are proud of the collaborative and supportive culture we have created.

About the Role

As a senior member of our NSW Environmental Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients by delivering comprehensive environmental impact assessments, environmental and planning approvals and environmental management projects across various sectors, including renewables, resources and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Scope, plan, manage and execute environmental impact assessment, technical studies and environmental management projects, ensuring integrated outcomes and high quality delivery

Technical Delivery: Maintain a focus on delivering high-quality project outcomes that meets the needs of our clients

Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, developing high quality proposals to secure new business

About You:

Qualifications in environmental science, planning, or related degree discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental impact assessment
Strong knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation, regulations, standards and best practices
Experience managing medium to large projects through the development spectrum, including managing timelines, budgets and resourcing
Experience working on renewable energy or resources is highly regarded
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 and maintain positive 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 collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and 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 extra paid days off
Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
Opportunities to join Umwelt’s 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 and equitable workplace where everyone’s 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 your previous experience.

If you would like additional assistance through the recruitment process, please reach out to our friendly HR team at HRManagement@umwelt.com.au

As part of our recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, which includes verification of work rights, identity and qualifications, and may include criminal history checks, medicals and other specific assessments where applicable.