Senior Environmental Scientist – Approvals

Stantec

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Senior Environmental Scientist – Approvals – ( 240002ZH )

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About the role

Our Environment team provides strategic and practical solutions to clients with environmental management challenges. We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Approvals Consultant to join our Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast office. You will benefit from being part of a national ecology and environmental services team that has industry experts across Approvals, Ecology, Sustainability, Coastal and Acoustics and a range of exciting projects within Queensland and across the Asia Pacific Region.

We have embraced flexible working which is tailored to your individual circumstance including multiple office locations, work from home, staggered start and finish times as well as additional Purchased Leave options.

Day to day tasks would involve:

  • Lead and prepare environmental approvals documentation, environmental impact assessments and environmental management plans, using knowledge of QLD and Federal environmental legislation, current industry standards, and approval processes.
  • Provision of specific technical input into studies and major projects as appropriate
  • Lead and prepare technical written reports to support project outcomes
  • Client and regulator liaison to achieve project objectives
  • Draw on existing client relationships and build new client relationships to further develop our Queensland business
  • Lead and prepare proposal documentation
  • Ensure financial outcomes of assignments are achieved through effective project management
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary and cohesive team to successfully deliver environmental approvals services to our clients, across a wide range of sectors
  • Promote a culture of high performance and delivery through mentoring and coaching of team members

To be successful for this role you’ll need:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/ Environmental Planning / Environmental Engineering or related discipline
  • Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and standards, particularly in the Queensland and Federal regulatory environment
  • Demonstrated experience in the preparation of regulatory approvals documentation for a range of infrastructure projects
  • Professional standards of technical report writing
  • Flexibility and ability to prioritise work as required
  • Ability to lead project teams
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills to work within a team environment
  • Positive and proactive attitude

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

  • Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
  • Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
  • Learning and Talent Development Programs – Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
  • Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
  • A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
  • Professional Memberships
  • Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
  • Service Recognition Awards
  • Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/ Environmental Planning / Environmental Engineering or related discipline

Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-Fortitude Valley

Other Locations : Australia-Queensland-Maroochydore, Australia-Queensland-Carrara

Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jul 31, 2024, 5:54:13 AM

Req ID: 240002ZH

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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