Environmental Planning Consultant

About the role

ERM, a global sustainability consulting firm, is hiring Environmental Planning Consultants in Melbourne to support its growing work in energy, resources and infrastructure. The role suits recent graduates and early-career professionals interested in decarbonisation and large-scale renewable energy, transport and infrastructure projects. You will work alongside leading planning, environmental and social impact practitioners and join the global Impact Assessment Technical Community.

Key responsibilities

• Support environmental approvals, environmental impact assessments and technical studies across energy, infrastructure and resource projects.
• Assist with technical reports, planning assessments, permit applications and environmental approval documentation.
• Support project delivery, including coordinating tasks, managing subcontractor inputs and liaising with clients and project teams.
• Contribute to proposal preparation and business development.
• Build collaborative relationships with colleagues locally and globally through project teams and Technical Communities.
• Develop technical, project management and consulting skills through structured learning and on-the-job experience.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to 5 years' experience in statutory planning, environmental approvals, impact assessment or a related field.
• Interest in renewable energy, major infrastructure and environmental planning projects.
• Familiarity with Commonwealth and Victorian environmental and planning legislation is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, teamwork ability and a proactive, curious attitude.
• Authorisation to work in Australia.