The Suburban Connect consortium, comprising CPB Contractors, ACCIONA and Ghella, have been selected by the Victorian Government to deliver the first major tunnelling package on the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East project.

The package includes construction of a 16-kilometre section of the project’s twin tunnels, including tunnelling between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley, 55 safety cross passages between the tunnels, station boxes at Clayton and Monash and the construction of portals – the entrances and exits to the tunnels – at the stabling facility.

About the Opportunity:

Join our team as a Statutory Planner. You'll be the key to liaising with the client (SRLA), statutory authorities and other major stakeholders including the Department of Transport and Planning, Local Councils and the EPA regarding approval requirements and assisting with primary approvals from concept to construction completion.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Establish and maintain proficient understanding of the planning and environmental approval framework associated with the SRL East project.
• Provide strategic planning and environmental approval advice for internal (design/delivery/construction) and client to navigate the planning and environmental approval framework.
• Monitoring compliance with SRL East Environmental Management Framework, Environmental Performance Requirements, Incorporated Document(s) and conditions associated with secondary approvals.
• Lead the coordination and preparation of any draft planning approval documents during project delivery
• Providing ongoing planning and approvals advice to the project teams regarding any planning issues and challenging delivery matters
• Assessing land for the project and undertake planning assessments to identify associated planning or approvals risks
• Working with the Environmental Team to coordinate the preparation of compliance documentation
• Assisting with coordinating impact assessments for project areas - ecology, flora and fauna, post-contact/ built heritage and cultural heritage, as directed
• Working with digital engineering team to prepare GIS mapping of Project Areas, Project Values and PSA areas, as required.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in utilising planning and environmental approval knowledge to influence project related decisions/directions to streamline project delivery.
• Experience in (leading) the coordination and preparation of project approvals for major transport infrastructure projects in Victoria (preferred), or other significant linear infrastructure projects.  local planning level
• Demonstrated knowledge of the planning and environmental approval process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Victorian legislation relating to major transport infrastructure projects (e.g. P&E Act, MTPFA, EE Act).
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a project delivery environment
• A tertiary qualification in planning or environmental planning, engineering (preferred but no essential)

What we offer:

• Shape Melbourne's Future: Be part of building a landmark infrastructure project that will leave a lasting mark on the city’s public transport network
• Invest in Your Career: Long-term stability with a clear growth trajectory, fuelled by our pipeline of future projects
• Thrive in Collaboration: Immerse yourself in a diverse, inclusive culture that values innovative problem-solving and teamwork
• Continuously Learn & Grow: Access professional development opportunities and share your unique expertise within a supportive environment

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