Senior Environmental Scientist/ Planner - ( 26000074 )

Description

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/ Scientist to join our growing Environmental Services team. In this role, you will contribute to planning approvals, environmental assessments, and advisory services across a range of sectors including water, transport and urban development.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality technical work, support client relationships, manage environmental projects, identify risks and opportunities, and help shape better environmental outcomes for communities. This role offers strong variety, professional growth, and the opportunity to work on projects that genuinely make a difference.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Lead delivery of environmental planning and approval scopes for multifaceted projects including water infrastructure, transport, urban development and industrial projects.

• Prepare and review Environmental Planning and Approvals Assessments, planning pathway assessments, feasibility studies and due diligence reports to support early project decision making.

• Contribute to environmental risk assessments and construction phase documentation including preparation and review of Construction Environmental Management Plans

• Lead planning permit applications, referral and other approval applications including preparation of supporting reports, coordination of technical inputs, management of specialist studies and liaison with responsible and referral authorities.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs from ecology, heritage, contamination, engineering and sustainability teams to deliver integrated planning and approvals outcomes.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban and regional planning, environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years working experience delivering environmental planning and approvals projects within a consulting or government environment.

• Strong working knowledge of the Victorian Planning Scheme and Victorian environmental approvals framework.

• Strong statutory interpretation and risk based advisory skills.

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior clients and regulators.

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 31,000 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.

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

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Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne

Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 30, 2026, 8:46:45 PM

Req ID: 26000074

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