Environmental Planner

Our clients trust Jacobs to help solve their most complex challenges in ways which deliver positive environmental outcomes. As environmental consultants, we partner with the broader Jacobs business to deliver leading expertise on new infrastructure projects, sustainability and environmental initiatives, and technically innovative studies around the globe.

Bring your creativity, collaborative spirit and attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfil what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

The Jacobs Planning and Environmental Approvals team deliver complex and technically challenging local and national projects for clients involved in a wide range of infrastructure and development activities, including state and national public utilities, renewable energy projects, transport infrastructure, resources and energy projects and large-scale environmental management programs. 

We are seeking to appoint an Environmental Planner to our Melbourne based Planning and Environmental Approvals team as we continue to build our practice.

This role will support the delivery of projects within our Melbourne team. Primary responsibilities will include; undertaking technical assessments to support the delivery of a range of projects; working collaboratively with a range of disciplines; undertaking planning assessments; and assisting with writing proposals.

What you will require:

• Tertiary qualification in planning, environmental science or other relevant degree.
• Demonstrated success in preparing planning applications.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a wider collaborative team.
• Presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Report writing abilities.
• Organisational skills, motivated and able to work semi-autonomously.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across key industries.
• Be part of a growing and supportive team with strong technical leadership.
• Access structured career development, mentoring and progression opportunities.
• Enjoy genuine workplace flexibility, including hybrid working arrangements.
• Take ownership of your work and make a meaningful contribution to projects that shape Melbourne’s future.