Land Planning Approvals Coordinator
Posted on Feb. 6, 2026 by Acciona
- Melbourne, Australia
- N/A
- nan
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Benefits
- Career growth through structured development pathways
- Supportive team culture focused on collaboration
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
About the Project
ACCIONA delivers complex infrastructure across Australia, including major transport, water and civil works. Our teams focus on sustainable design, technical excellence and long-term asset performance. We work closely with clients, communities and regulators to achieve safe and resilient outcomes. This role supports environmental planning across varied infrastructure projects as they move from design into delivery.
About the Opportunity
As the Planning and Approvals Coordinator, you coordinate the planning and environmental approval requirements for project delivery. You report to the Environment Manager and work closely with construction, design and sustainability teams. You drive statutory compliance, support approval strategies, manage documentation and maintain key relationships to ensure approval conditions and project obligations are met.
What are the key accountabilities for the position?
- Maintain compliance with statutory and project approval requirements
- Coordinate inputs from construction and design teams
- Manage planning registers, trackers and approval documentation
- Advise on planning strategies, referrals and heritage permits
- Complete internal audits and support external audit activity
- Prepare reports and maintain planning and approvals data
- Support procurement tasks including purchase orders and invoice reviews
Required Skills and Competencies
- Tertiary qualification in environmental planning or equivalent
- 2+ years planning approvals experience
- Knowledge of planning and environmental legislation
- Strong coordination and documentation skills
- Ability to manage stakeholders across teams
What we offer
You join a collaborative environment where technical specialists support each other to deliver major infrastructure. You contribute to safe and sustainable project outcomes while gaining exposure to complex approval processes. You will have access to development programs, expert networks and opportunities to broaden your capability across environmental planning and delivery.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Advertised until:
March 8, 2026
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