ERM is seeking for Environmental/Town Planners to be based in our Brisbane office.  This is an exciting opportunity for fresh graduates or junior professionals looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader. The successful candidate will be involved with facilitating the planning and environmental approvals process for a range of large-scale renewable energy projects.  As a junior consultant you will be involved with the day-to-day dealings of delivering these projects overseen by the project manager.

The candidate will be able to develop skills as an environmental and statutory planning professional through mentoring and professional development opportunities; and be at the forefront of providing key and innovative advice and solutions to developers, Governments, and other stakeholders.

A career at ERM will provide you with:

An entrepreneurial and performance driven culture; allowing you the ability to craft your future career.

Immediate opportunities to work on large, complex, long-term projects which make impacts at the local, national, and global levels.

Engagement with a strong global technical network enabling you to work and learn alongside leading industry professionals.

A company with a solid reputation and strong client focus, working with clients in emerging and established markets creating sustainable plans to deliver growth.

Your first 12 months as a Graduate Entry Level employee will include:

Access to a sponsor who will guide you through life at ERM and support your development and career aspirations.

Comprehensive onboarding program to ensure you have all the tools to hit the ground running as a consultant at ERM.

Core consulting skills training (face-to-face and e-learning) to build your key capabilities.

Getting straight to work – access to exciting projects and clients to put your skill into action!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in environmental science, Urban and Regional Planning, Town and Regional Planning, Environmental planning or similar environmental degree.

Brisbane/South-East Queensland based.

Basic understanding of Queensland planning legislation, in particular Planning Act 2016, Planning Regulation 2017 and Development Assessment Rules. This includes but not limited to assessment timeframes, referral requirements and heads of power.

Basic understanding of Local Government planning framework in Queensland. This includes general understanding and navigation of Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan, planning schemes/development schemes, categories of assessment (accepted, code, impact) and their requirements, strategic framework, zoning and land use, overlays and codes.

Ability to interpret sites/locations through - Real Property Description (RPD), Area, Local Government Area, Relevant Regional Plan, Planning Scheme Zone, Planning Scheme Overlays, State Overlays (SPP & DAMS), Local Environment Plan and Regional plans

Strong written and communication skills.

Able to use Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to problem solve and interpret information and data.

Reliable and willing to learn and take on challenging projects.

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter and transcript.