Senior Environmental Planner

About the Role

We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Environmental Planner to join our Environmental Approvals team at Biosis. You could be located in any of our Victorian offices, and you will have the chance to contribute your expertise to a variety of engaging projects.

As a key member of our team, you will have experience with managing environmental approvals and be capable of providing sound planning advice and guidance to our clients.

Your responsibilities will include participating in, conducting, and managing complex projects, and the production of technical reports. Additional duties will include proposal writing, business development and establishing a profile in the professional community.

Working closely with our multi-disciplinary team of professionals, you will become an integral member of Biosis’ Environmental Approvals team, a key contributor to existing and future projects throughout Victoria, and a driver for the development of our environmental approval capabilities in the region.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the planning and delivery of planning approval and environmental impact assessment projects.
• Provide environmental planning advice to clients on the application of Victorian and Commonwealth environmental and planning legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare concise and clear advice and recommendations on statutory and environmental planning matters to facilitate client projects.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams across the urban development, infrastructure and energy sectors. 
• Build internal and external relationships through project management and new and existing sales opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in planning, environment or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in a planning related role, preferably inclusive of environmental approvals experience.
• Experience in a consulting environment and managing small to medium projects through the approvals process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge and experience working on environmental approvals projects under Commonwealth and Victorian legislation, including the Environmental Effects Act 1978 (EE Act) and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
• An understanding of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Victoria Planning Provisions, and the planning approvals process.
• Australian work rights are mandatory for the role.

Our offer

Biosis prides itself on having a supportive and progressive workplace culture. All our employees enjoy:

• A learning and development program that’s actually valued by staff
• Team retreat days
• Study assistance to pursue higher qualifications
• Internal job opportunities throughout NSW and Victoria
• Flexible work arrangements
• Active recognition and acknowledgment of exceptional work through employee spot rewards
• Employee Assistance Program … and much more!⁠

Next Steps! 

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! 

At Biosis, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply – we value potential and are open to supporting your growth. 

To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter addressing how you meet the above selection criteria.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to learn more, feel free to reach out to our People & Culture team at ausrecruitment@apemgroup.com. 

About Us 

APEM Group is leading global environment consultancy providing expert advice to clients in a wide range of industries including water, renewables, infrastructure, marine and ports, transport, construction, and development. Following significant growth journey with operations based in the UK, EU and USA, APEM Group strategically expanded into Australia in early 2024. Our presence in the Australian market will further enhance the aim of expanding on our consultancy services in both the Australian market and wider Asia Pacific region as part of the next stage of our Global growth journey. 

As part of the APEM Group, Biosis is a team of expert consultants specialising in Aboriginal archaeology, botany, environmental approvals, GIS, historical archaeology, historical heritage, and zoology. We help clients navigate pre-planning, planning, and post-approvals for projects across Australia, primarily in the eastern states. Since 1983, we have been guiding clients in making informed decisions about ecology, heritage, and environmental approvals. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and dedicated team where you can make a genuine impact on how we work and contribute directly to our success in delivering environmental and heritage consulting solutions across Australia. Let’s grow, innovate, and build something better together!