Title:  Environment & Planning Advisor

Summary 

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria. 

SRL is more than a rail project. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can’t do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria’s biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we’re at it, we will be shaping your future too.

About the opportunity

The Environment & Planning Advisor position sits within the Land, Planning, Environment, and Sustainability (LPES) team, reporting to the Principal Advisor, Environmental Management.

The LPES team is a high-performing team, responsible for obtaining key approvals, managing land and overseeing sustainability and environmental performance for the transport infrastructure of the project. 

This role will support the development and delivery of SRL East, working closely with the Senior Manager, Environmental Management, to ensure that our General Environmental Duty is met, and making sure our

Contractor partners are proactively managing their environmental requirements.

The Environment & Planning Advisor will be involved in site activities, establishing and implementing systems and processes for monitoring compliance for the project.

A flexible but accountable approach to the delivery of this role is required, as day to day you will be providing advice on a range of complex issues, whilst seeking opportunities for positive environment and planning

outcomes. You will be considered a ‘safe pair of hands’ who possesses a proactive approach to problem solving, with the ability to form positive working relationships with a diverse range of SRLA project teams,

delivery contractors, external stakeholders, and technical advisors.

This role is Fixed Term – Parental Leave Cover.

For further information, please refer to the Position Description

Why join us?

• An emphasis on work / life balance
• High-performing team environment
• Equal opportunity employer
• Personal & Professional development opportunities
• Committed to safety & wellbeing
• Training & development opportunities

How to apply

Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 17th September, 2026.

Please note, appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.

For individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments during the recruitment process, our Inclusion team is here to provide support. The inclusion mailbox (inclusion@srla.vic.gov.au) is specifically for those seeking further information about targeted recruitment strategies and for individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments. Please contact us, and we will ensure your needs are met during the application and recruitment process. 

SRLA is committed to providing a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and partners consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act).