Environmental Planner

Description:

About ARTC
Keeping Australia moving and growing our network for the future brings immense opportunities.
At ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation), we are one of the largest rail network owners in Australia. With more than 1,800 employees across 39 locations, we all work towards our common goal to link the nation and keep Australia moving. As the rail industry undergoes significant transformation, we’ve invested billions of dollars to build, expand and modernise our network to get freight off the road and onto rail, and we’re not stopping. That’s good for our customers, motorists, the environment, and communities.
About The Team
Our Safety & Environment team is all about identifying improvement opportunities and providing the governance framework to meet our legal obligations and strive towards industry best practice. Our core value comes from how our teams collaborate and partner with the business to deliver our support services. Success in our roles is achieved by influencing and innovating as well as listening and responding to the needs of the operating business units.
About The Opportunity
Support the Senior Environment Business Partner - Assessments as a member of the environmental business partnering team for environmental assessments. Provide expert services, support and assurance for the effective implementation of ARTC’s environmental management system for environmental assessments and planning approvals. The aim is to enhance environmental outcomes, reduce operational risks and ensure compliance with ARTC policies and regulations. The role is crucial in fostering a culture of environmental stewardship across the business, driving performance outcomes and aligning initiatives with the broader business strategy.
Responsibilities Include
Act as a trusted business partner for the Safety and Systems business unit, offering oversight and support for environmental assessments and planning approvals. Provide advice on, review, and deliver complex environmental assessments (EIS / EIA / REF), specialist studies and licence/permit requirements to support the delivery of rail projects. Provide strategic and technical advice in the assessment and mitigation of environmental impacts and development of planning and environmental strategies. Provide services, assurance and support to the business for the effective implementation of ARTC’s environmental management system.
About You
To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:
5+ Years experience preferred. NSW experience is preferred for this role. Tertiary qualifications – Environmental Science/Planning Experience with and knowledge of environmental assessment legislation and approvals pathways. Proven ability to build relationships with external parties such as regulators and drive performance improvement with outsourced delivery partners. Experience in delivering fit for purpose environmental assessments for infrastructure projects. Experience and demonstrated ability in the implementation of environmental management systems and assessment processes. Ability to travel intrastate and interstate (class C driving licence required). Accreditation with the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) or Certified Environment Practitioner Scheme (CEnvP) is desirable.
What We Offer
You will have access to a variety of benefits working with us, including but not limited to:
Work on leading major projects as part of a long-term program of work Competitive remuneration Flexible working options available 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members
Numerous financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits Including salary sacrifice option of novated leasing, discounts and support programs
Our Organisation and Culture
We foster an inclusive, values led culture and embrace diversity in all forms. Together, our people build a respectful, fair, and flexible workplace and we thrive on creating an environment where your hard work and achievements are recognised.
We have an uncompromising commitment to your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with ongoing development opportunities is important to us.
We rely on the diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented employees regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or cultural background.
At ARTC, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making a real difference for Australia’s first peoples and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Come and join us at ARTC and experience belonging.
Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. ARTC is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Applications close: Friday 7 March 2025
ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.