Do you want create a positive impact on the world?

Atelier Ten are searching for an experienced, enthusiastic Sustainability Master Planner to join our supportive team in Sydney. Join us for a role that provides true job satisfaction, as you use your expertise to imagine and deliver sustainable, resilient precincts and places.

We are an international collective of environmental design consultants, brought together by our shared drive to find new ways for the built environment to tread more lightly on our planet. Places that give back to the wider environment, don’t waste resources and make people feel good. Atelier Ten have been designing for the climate emergency since our founding in 1990.

THE ROLE

As our Sustainability Master Planner, your days will be spent leading the delivery of inventive approaches to the creation of sustainable, resilient precincts and places. This includes:

  • Working closely with ambitious architects, urban designers, and inspired clients.
  • Developing and integrating sustainable design visions, initiatives, and feasibility studies for large-scale place projects.
  • Managing all aspects of master planning projects, with support from project leaders.
  • Crafting documentation using written and visual communication to simply, skilfully convey sustainable design integration and compliance for planning submissions.
  • Developing expertise in the local technical design practices and share your knowledge with colleagues across the global team.
  • Adeptly managing relevant assurance programs like Green Star and WELL Communities.
  • Team mentorship and guiding of interns through technical tasks.
  • Growing a network of key client contacts, inspiring peers, and relationship with industry organisations to build your reputation for exemplary sustainable place-making.

WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary commensurate with your professional experience.
  • An enthusiastic, supportive team culture of caring colleagues, insightful mentors, and inspirational global network of experts.
  • Exciting project work on some of the most aspirational, challenging projects in Australia, playing an active lead in the design and delivery of the projects under your care.
  • A flexible environment that prioritises work-life balance and supports WFH arrangements.
  • Excellent opportunities for future career development as the business continues our impressive recent growth.
  • Extensive training opportunities with an annual employee stipend and supportive approach to continuing education.
  • Ample opportunities for international work experience in our offices across the US, UK, and Singapore.
  • A broad view of professional responsibilities, we support staff to take an active role in teaching, industry organisations, and following their curiosity.

ABOUT YOU

  • Bachelor (or higher) degree qualified in a field related to engineering, architecture, and/ or building science.
  • 3+ years’ experience in an ESD, environmental design, sustainable built environment consulting, urban design or master planning role.
  • Understanding of NSW planning policy, pathways, and documentation requirements.
  • Excellent graphic, verbal, and written communication skills (in English).
  • Appropriate work visa status.
  • A proactive team player, you take pride in the ownership of your work. Always having your colleagues’ backs, you see and celebrate joy in the people and world around you.

Nice-to-haves:

  • Additional planning, design, or property industry experience beyond 3+ years ESD work.
  • Experience conducting Life Cycle Assessments or embodied carbon calculations.
  • Green Star AP and Green Star project experience.
  • Project management experience from inception to completion, including collaboration across design teams and contractors.
  • Experience writing project proposals and sales.
  • Client relationships that may lead to new project opportunities.

NEXT STEPS

If you’re a little bit design-focused, a big bit technical, and keen to shape a more sustainable future, come and make a difference with us!

Please submit a cover letter and resume in .pdf format to sydney@atelierten.com – quoting “Sustainability Master Planner – Sydney”.

Atelier Ten are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and diversity. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to create a truly well-rounded team. If you require any specific support with this application process, please send through an email and our team will provide support wherever possible.