LMS Energy is Australia’s largest emissions reducer and the national leader in biogas-to-energy and solar on landfill. LMS requires the services of a full-time or part-time Senior Planner in Prospect, South Australia.

As part of our team, you will lead planning and approvals from securing key development consents and environmental approvals to managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring smooth, timely project delivery. Your expertise will help shape innovative bioenergy projects across Australia and New Zealand, making a measurable impact on sustainable energy and community wellbeing.

Why LMS Energy?

Be a part of an inclusive team, where everything we do is inspired by our vision to be the leading bioenergy and methane abatement company, powering the circular economy. Our people are supported by management with an open-door policy, while training and development opportunities means we enjoy an unrivalled level of personal progression and growth. At LMS, we have an average staff tenure of five years. In our Engagement Survey for 2024, 94% of employees either agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend LMS as a place to work. Why? We truly value our people. Without our people, we would not be the great business we are today!

Our commitment to you

• Health and wellbeing options, including the opportunity to work from home, flexible start and finish times, a weekly wellbeing hour and access to our holistic Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Learning and development in supportive team environment with professional, safety and technical training opportunities and growth pathways. 
• Community impact with participation in various charitable activities and volunteering opportunities using a "Give Back Day". 
• Diversity, equity and inclusion committee and focus groups, ensuring a workplace where every individual feels valued, included and empowered. 
• Leave entitlements, including prorated long-service leave, study leave and employer-paid parental leave. 
• Rewards and recognition for length of service and cultural and safety excellence. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end to end planning approvals process for innovative renewable and circular economy projects across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring all statutory and environmental consents are secured efficiently. 
• Prepare, review, and submit detailed development applications, environmental assessments, and supporting documentation that align with state and local planning frameworks. 
• Coordinate and oversee external consultants and multidisciplinary teams, including environmental, heritage, and engineering experts, to deliver comprehensive and compliant planning solutions. 
• Monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with planning and environmental conditions throughout  project lifecycles, mitigating risks and facilitating smooth project progression.  
• Lead and manage all stakeholder engagement and community consultation, representing LMS Energy professionally at public forums to build trust, foster transparency, and ensure timely project approvals.
• Collaborate closely with Project Development, Engineering, and Compliance teams; develop and monitor project schedules, and provide timely planning updates and reports to facilitate smooth project delivery.
• Prepare, submit, and manage subdivision, easement, and other planning-related applications, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and LMS documentation standards.
• Analyse and interpret complex planning policies and technical reports to provide strategic advice that supports business objectives and sustainable development goals.
• Foster and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, landowners, and community groups, advocating LMS Energy’s vision and interests effectively.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience managing complex planning approvals, preferably in renewable energy, infrastructure, or circular economy projects
• Proven expertise in project planning applications, including preparation, negotiation, and securing statutory and environmental consents
• Strong stakeholder management and community consultation skills, with the ability to represent projects effectively to government agencies, local councils, and community groups
• Demonstrated ability to participate in early-stage project design and assessment, integrating planning insights to support innovative and sustainable outcomes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills, with attention to detail and strategic thinking
• Australian Drivers Licence
• Upholds LMS’ company values and culture

Please email applications to employment@lms.com.au, quoting job reference CMPL-04-090425. 

We are continuously searching for passionate individuals that value the environment, have a caring outlook, and want to work towards a brighter future. If this sounds like you, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you! Check out our website to learn more about what we do https://www.lms.com.au/ .

LMS Energy (LMS) does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. LMS considers any resume (CV) or biography received from an agency without prior approval from a member of our HR team to be unsolicited and gratuitous, and such submissions will not be recognised by LMS for purposes of “ownership” of the candidate. Agencies are requested not to contact any employee at LMS with recruiting enquiries. LMS does not consider candidates received by the company until they are received by the HR team directly from the agency after approval has been given and a fee agreement is in place. LMS will not pay a fee to any agency that does not follow these guidelines. Any questions, please contact employment@lms.com.au.