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Senior Environmental Planner - Cusp Principal


Company : ALRA | Australia's Leading Recruitment Agency


Location : Brisbane, Queensland


Created : 2026-01-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from ALRA | Australia''s Leading Recruitment AgencyRecruitment: Agency Founder (ALRA), Mindset Coach and Podcast Host (The Lone Recruiter), Recruiting Environmental Professionals across Australia for...140k$180k + super (based on experience)Clear path to Principal this role is designed to stretch and support that step upFortitude Valley or Sunshine Coast base + flexible, hybrid optionsThe OpportunityIf you''re a Senior Environmental Scientist or Planner ready to step into that next level, this is for you.This role sits within the Infrastructure Advisory team and supports the delivery of Coordinated Projects (SDPWO Act), EPBC referrals and major environmental approvals across a wide mix of sectors:Renewables (Wind, Solar, BESS)Power and Energy Infrastructure (transmission lines, substations)Major Residential DevelopmentsTransport & TMR-led projectsWhat You''ll Actually DoYou won''t be buried in writing here. The juniors are strong writers and carry that load. What''s needed is someone to steer the ship - to shape the narrative of major reports, provide strategic oversight, and be a key interface with regulatory bodies.You''ll:Guide the direction and structure of environmental approvals and impact assessmentsBe a central contributor to report content without doing the heavy writingMentor juniors and support the broader project delivery teamPlay a client-facing, regulatory liaison roleThis isn''t just a delivery job, it''s about influence, insight, and growth.The CultureNow a team of 30, this business has scaled steadily and sustainably. There''s a clear strategy in place, and plenty of runway left for further growth.You''ll be surrounded by a mix of technical experts across Environmental Planning, Ecology, Landscape Architecture and GIS. The team is collaborative, capable, and low-egopeople who want to do good work, without the usual corporate grind.______________________________________If you''re interested in the role or would like more information, please feel free to get in touch. Your approach will be held in confidence.0447 946 446Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionScience and ConsultingIndustriesEnvironmental Services and Environmental Quality ProgramsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at ALRA | Australia''s Leading Recruitment Agency by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Environmental Planner" roles.Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 day agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoPrincipal Environmental Scientist_Contaminated LandBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 days agoResearch Fellow Grade 1 (Cell Environment) Perry Cross Spinal Research FoundationFortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoSenior Aquatic Ecologist - N201 - QLD/NSWBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 month agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 months agoResearch Fellow in AI and Computational Soil BiogeochemistryNathan, Queensland, Australia A$113,226.00-A$134,460.00 2 days agoWe''re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr