Graduate Environmental Planner in Sydney

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact: With a strong pipeline of work in the renewable energy, energy storage, water and transport sectors, our New South Wales team is part of a national planning and environmental approvals practice, enabling you to work on projects across Australia with our 250+ strong Environmental Solutions business. Our people partner with government agencies, municipalities, private sector companies and leading environmental organisations to deliver proven industry expertise in environmental impact assessment, government approvals and environmental management for infrastructure, renewable energy and decarbonisation initiatives.

You’ll work with multi-disciplinary teams to assist in undertaking environmental impact assessments, synthesising environmental approvals documentation, developing effective environmental management and mitigation strategies and working with clients to understand their requirements and deliver innovative solutions. We’ll mentor you each step of the way as part of our Graduate Development Program to ensure you’re set up for success.

The role can be based in either our Sydney or Newcastle office and the salary for this role is $80,580 per annum + superannuation.

Here’s what you’ll need: Ideally, you'll hold a university degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or similar. This is a unique role that requires applicants to hold the right to work in Australia. Bring your curiosity, collaborative spirit and strong communication skills, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfil what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

As a Graduate at Jacobs, you’ll be a valued member of our team from Day 1 and work on real projects, bids and tenders from the get-go. From gaining hands‑on experience to participating in networking events and structured learning sessions, you’ll find new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. Our teams offer a supportive environment to help you to learn, grow and excel.

Working under the guidance and mentorship of our experts and industry leaders, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to deliver the boldest solutions for the extraordinary and the everyday.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate for a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel, please let your recruiter know in your application.

If you require support or reasonable adjustments with regards to our recruitment process, please contact the team.

Successful candidates may be asked to complete pre-employment checks including: Identity, Right to Work, Employment/Education History and Criminal Record. If you are unable to complete these checks or meet the associated criteria, then your offer of employment may be delayed or withdrawn.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment. We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially.