• Southbank, Melbourne
• Diverse, high-performing team
• Challenging and varied projects

We know that what we do really matters which is why MWH, now part of Stantec, provides solutions that begin at the intersection of community, creativity and client relationships.

The Urban Planning and Environmental Services (UP&ES) team offers specialised land use planning, management consulting and environmental services dedicated to improving management of the built and natural environment.  Members of UP&ES are recognised as innovative thought leaders bringing global knowledge to local matters.

The Opportunity

The Urban Planning & Environmental Services team is looking for a Senior Environmental Policy Consultant. The Senior Environmental Policy Consultant is responsible for reviewing and developing leading edge environmental planning policy for primarily public sector clients, across the defence, water and government sectors.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Review and propose improvements to existing environmental policy, procedures and plans related to Ecologically Sustainable Design (ESD), energy efficiency, climate adaptation and/or natural hazards
• Undertake detailed research and analysis, and develop new environmental policy related to one or more of the above areas 
• Devise detailed policy business cases and implementation programs that integrate with client resource structures and budgets
• Assist in preparing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIS) and environmental/planning approvals for infrastructure
• Identify and implement key business development opportunities (i.e. existing and new clients) relevant to business services
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key clients through understanding client drivers, the provision of sound advice and striving to meet or exceed client expectations
• Support and drive the development, integration and continuous improvement of client ESD and resource efficiency programs

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated capability in policy development and implementation in the areas of ESD, sustainability, climate change and/or natural hazards for land planning and/or infrastructure development, experience working across state jurisdictions will be an advantage.
• Experience in developing and imbedding sustainability principles and resource policy into procurement, design, delivery and other processes across the infrastructure lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience in identifying business development opportunities with new and existing clients, and converting those opportunities into revenue
• Ability to analyse, understand and influence business processes
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and foster positive stakeholder relationships to achieve desired outcomes
• Have Australian citizenship
• 7 – 10+ years professional experience
• Be flexible to travel and work in client offices, including interstate work from time to time
• You will have a relevant tertiary qualification in environmental or urban planning, economics, law or similar

Experience in policy development related to climate change and natural hazards would also be an advantage.

In return we offer a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, the support to succeed, a culture dedicated to professional development along with a commitment to you and the community where you live and work.

About us

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at MWH, now part of Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

The MWH community, now part of Stantec, unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So when we take on a project we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

How to apply

To discuss this opportunity further or to request a copy of the position description, please contact Alicia Philipatos, HR Business Partner, on (03) 8855 6071.

Applications close on Sunday 2 April, 2017.

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