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The Climate, Risks and Approvals team currently has an opportunity for an Urban and/ or Environmental Planner to join their team in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast or Sydney (our preference is one of the QLD offices).

Water Technology is an employee-owned Australian water business. We have strong reputation for technical excellence in the delivery of engineering and scientific services, with specialised skills across coastal and marine, hydrogeology, hydrology, and hydraulics, integrated water management, geomorphology, environmental planning, civil and environmental engineering. We are dedicated to work that improves communities and the environment, by combining science, engineering, and practical design. We have over 140 team members across Australia and New Zealand.


We are looking for someone with 1-7 years of experience in consulting, public sector or similar, who has strong understanding of natural hazards and/or environmental assessments and approvals. This opportunity will have you rolling up your sleeves to get involved in

• Multiple projects across a number of natural hazards, design, EIA
• Assisting seniors with natural hazard and environmental assessments, and approvals
• Managing your own projects depending on your level of confidence
• Projects across Australia
• Collaborate with other disciplines in the organisation

  
Some of the key skills we are looking for are

• Bachelor of, Urban Planning, Natural Sciences and/or Engineering.
• At least 1 years’ work experience in a relevant field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with a team and work autonomously.
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Suite and spatial analysis.
• Report writing skills.
• Understanding of Stakeholder Management.

Naturally, as a consultancy, exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
  
Join us in creating lasting positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes. Apply now and be a part of our mission to make a real impact.
  
Some of the benefits our team enjoys include

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Autonomy and flexibility
• Annual bonus (company performance based)
• Diverse and inclusive team
• Option to buy shares in the company

**Applicants will be assessed as they arrive**

Water Technology is proud to contribute to the increasing diversity of the Australian workforce. Supporting equity and diversity means supporting opportunities for all candidates to find suitable employment. As an inclusive recruiter and employer, we recognise individual differences, embrace individual strengths and look for opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. Our recruitment upholds the principles of merit and equity, and we welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and mature age workers.

Research shows that women often hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the selection criteria, while men are more inclined to apply with just 60%.

Life teaches us a lot, so if you believe you have what it takes, even if not all the criteria are met, we encourage you to apply.

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