Senior Environmental Planner /Advisor - Wind Energy

Goldwind Australia is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, having installed more than 1.5 GW of renewable energy across Australia. Goldwind established in Australia in 2009 to deliver solutions to the Australian and New Zealand renewable energy markets.

With “innovating for a brighter tomorrow” as our mission, Goldwind is a leader in providing clean energy, energy conservation, and environmental protection solutions, contributing 100 GW of sustainable energy solutions globally. Goldwind operates on 6 continents in 38 countries and has more than 10,000 employees.

The reason for this role is:

• The Senior Environmental Planner is accountable to the Head of Planning Compliance for the environmental planning and compliance aspects of Goldwind Australia (GWA) projects. 

What will you be doing?

• Understand and work with planning and environmental legislation for Commonwealth, State and Local jurisdictions, as relevant.
• Prepare or coordinate development or modification applications to support the gaining of planning approvals.
• Engage with regulatory authorities to facilitate planning approvals and maintain positive relationships.
• Conduct systematic environmental risk analysis and identify appropriate environmental management measures.
• Oversight of compliance requirements and consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparation of environmental management plans, conduct of inspections and arrange corrective actions.
• Provide advice relating to landholder and neighbour relations, landholder mediation and dispute meetings.
• Coordination of planning activities with GWA Engineering and Service Teams
• Support Community Consultation activities.
• Planning duties including coordinating environmental assessment and/or management, as required.

What does your background look like?

• Current and previous experience in a planning and/or environmental compliance role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding the processes of the State Planning and Environment agencies, Environment Protection Authority and planning agencies for other States.
• Understanding of processes for EPBC approvals.
• Ability to coordinate engagement and management of specialists and other stakeholders.
• Negotiation skills and ability to relate to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Renewable energy projects, wind, solar, BESS, Government agency, power or energy industry or development industry experience, particularly planning applications for large energy or infrastructure projects.
• Preferred Science, Planning, Environmental or Engineering degree qualifications).
• Construction “White Card” or equivalent mandatory generic safety induction.
• Drivers’ Licence.
• Prior training in the following areas would be an advantage: Planning legislation, environmental assessment, environmental auditing, environmental management, risk assessment, GIS, communications, negotiation, EH&S, quality systems, systems and report writing.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the renewable energy industry.
• Exposure to diverse projects and collaboration with experienced professionals.
• Involvement in sustainable initiatives contributing to global climate goals.

Goldwind Australia offers all their employee’s excellent benefits, career development pathways, support and ongoing training. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.

Please apply online to learn more about this great opportunity!