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Environmental Scientist - Environment (2-3 years) Apply locations Melbourne Geelong time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR106066 Diverse and interesting projects including renewables/ethical client base Flexible work environment with attractive benefits and professional development opportunities Based in Melbourne or Geelong
SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts in their fields. Challenging boundaries, they look beyond the project scope to help shape a better future.
Infrastructure
At SMEC, we understand that our continued success is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.
The Role Our high-performing Victorian environmental team is growing with a wide range of interesting projects and sustainable design. We are a large multidisciplinary company with iconic projects across renewables, environmental studies, dam & hydropower, solar power projects, energy transition and in-land rail.
Due to continued business growth and the award of new projects we are seeking an Environmental Planner with a minimum 2+ years' experience. You will assist in delivering complex environmental planning and assessment projects with key clients across Victoria.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Develop environmental impact assessments, approval applications and other studies and management plans Provide input, advice and expertise on environmental and planning matters as part of SMEC's infrastructure planning and design project teams Develop technical solutions to achieve improved environmental and sustainability outcomes on projects for internal and external clients Contribute to proposals and bids for securing new and ongoing work Apply relevant Commonwealth, State and Local legislation, policies, and guidelines Produce high quality professional reports and deliverables Complete technical project work, desk based and field work Post-approval environmental management plan development and implementation oversight Provide environmental advice Review, prepare and implement Environmental Management Plans and deliver environmental monitoring programs Ideal applicants will have/be:
Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/Planning or similar 2+ years' experience within a similar role ideally gained within a consultancy Experience in gaining environment approvals and statutory approvals for projects in Victoria Excellent verbal and written communication skills Well-developed report writing skills Experience working with government clients preferred
What we offer:
Flexible work arrangement to support work/life balance Ethical client base Opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by industry leaders Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders through mixture of inhouse programs and external courses as well as tertiary education financial assistance Dynamic career pathways and opportunities to work on projects nationally and internationally Purchased additional annual leave Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary) Wellbeing benefits Diversity and Inclusion SMEC is proud to have been recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in Australia as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. This citation recognises our active and ongoing commitment to achieving gender equality across our business, and recently we have worked to drive key improvements in flexible work practices, parental leave policies and learning and development programs.
We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact or phone on 0460 410 225
All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
About Us SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.
SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments.
Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.
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