Environmental Planner

…More than just an environmental consultancy

Eco Logical Australia (ELA) exists to empower employees and clients to make a difference. We pride ourselves as being Approachable Experts, who lead with science and technology to help our clients navigate complex projects, achieving the best possible outcome for them and the environment.

We are an environmental consultancy with 200 environmental experts across 17 offices. Our people are industry leaders - down-to-earth, passionate, talented, and all-round nice people! ELA works autonomously within the global Tetra Tech group, which is made up of 49 individual companies. This mix of local and global services provides our clients with the benefits of a mid-size consultancy, and the security; resources; and opportunities of a global entity.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and are valued and respected for their contributions. This commitment is built on our core values of Listen First, Share Your Genius, Be Courageous, and Feed the Culture

Our recruitment practices ensure equal employment opportunities and access while our culture and strategic actions promote career growth and development in a safe and supportive environment. We also offer full-time, part-time, and flexible work options to help our people live their best lives.

Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is underway, and we proudly partner with CareerTrackers to provide meaningful career internships for First Nations university students.

That's what truly makes us… more than just an environmental consultancy

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a career professional eager to make a difference in the environmental sector? We're looking for a Mid-level Environmental Planner to join our team in Newcastle. Our office is full of friendly, approachable experts and you'll work alongside experienced consultants on meaningful projects that help shape a sustainable future

In this role, you'll contribute to environmental projects across sectors like land development, conservation, and infrastructure. From supporting environmental impact assessments to drafting reports, managing project and liaising with stakeholders, you'll gain hands-on experience in a variety of project stages. As part of our broader NSW and ACT planning team, you'll have the opportunity to work on a range of projects for diverse clients

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

• A degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience, such as through internships, work placements, or entry-level roles.
• An understanding of NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation, including the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with great attention to detail.
• Can-do attitude and self-starter initiative with good time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
• A sound working knowledge and practical experience using MS Office.
• Enthusiasm for learning, and a passion for environmental management.
• Current manual drivers licence.

If you're ready to kick-start your career and learn from a team of motivated and talented professionals, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

We will discuss salary in person. In the meantime, you will be comforted to know we are Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) compliant, reviewing equality of pay across each role. We also offer a range of employee benefits including study assistance, professional development, the option to salary-sacrifice into super or to offset for additional annual leave (up to an additional 4 weeks pa), and let's not forget the birthday leave benefit (that's right, we give you an extra paid day off on your birthday, because you deserve a day off to celebrate!). You can view our extensive range of company benefits at www.ecoaus.com.au/careers.

Next Steps

If you're an Australian citizen, resident or have permanent unrestricted working rights, and are looking for a friendly and professional organisation where workplace culture is highly valued, and where you can further grow and develop with the support of industry experts, we'd love to hear from you!