ACT Environmental Planner (Junior)

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Detail information about job ACT Environmental Planner (Junior). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Leading Engineering Consultancy
• Professional and technical development
• Possibility to purchased additional annual leave

At WSP we develop creative, comprehensive and sustainable engineering solutions for a future where society can thrive. With 42,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

Our Environment Planning team in Canberra has a strong pipeline of opportunities that positions us for growth. We are seeking a Junior Environmental Planner / Scientist who has the drive and enthusiasm to develop their career and deliver interesting projects across ACT.
  
Successful candidates will work on a variety of projects and main responsibilities will include:

• Environmental impact assessments and the preparation of technical reports
• Liaise and consult with internal and external clients
• Lead and assist with small to medium size projects and coordinate technical specialists

You will have a recognised qualification in Science, Environmental or Urban Planning and have 2-4 years' relevant experience.  You are also required to have a knowledge of ACT planning legislation and its application and a knowledge of environmental impact assessments.

In addition, you will:

• Possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal);
• Display strong attention to detail;
• Demonstrate an ability to influence, engage and build trust with internal and external stakeholders
• Have experience in environmental regulatory approvals for infrastructure projects, with a focus on the transport sector is desirable
• Willingness to travel for work as negotiated and occasionally required.

You will be rewarded with the opportunity to work on high profile projects which make a difference to the environment and local communities. You will work within a supportive team environment where you can grow professionally.


Some of our benefits includes:

• Flexible working hours, working from home
• Possibility to purchase additional annual leave
• Wellbeing benefits 
• Professional memberships
• Study assistance, study leave
• Professional and technical development
• Mentoring and career development programs
• Opportunity to join our young professional group (Pathways)

We are a collaborative team of experts that thrives on challenge and unconventional thinking. Channelling our curiosity into creating progressive solutions to complex issues is both our mission and our passion.

Join us in doing purposeful, sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future!

We are the best professional services firm, positioned to be partners for tomorrow's challenges.

WSP supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
  
  
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