Goldwind

Senior Environmental Planner /Advisor - Wind Energy

Join Goldwind in Sydney as a Senior Environmental Planner, managing environmental compliance for wind energy projects. This role involves planning approvals, risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
Goldwind
Goldwind
Sydney, Australia On-site Full time UTC+10:00

Goldwind

Company Overview

Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

Beijing, China

1998

Over 10,000 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Projected revenue of $6.7 billion in 2024 (source: goldwindamericas.com).

Their Business

Goldwind focuses on wind energy technology, particularly large wind turbine generators (WTGs), utilizing Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) technology. Of the more than 26,000 turbines produced by the company, over 23,000 are designed with this technology to enhance efficiency and reduce maintenance costs (source: wikipedia.org). Goldwind's products and services span four main areas: turbine manufacturing (R&D, production, and sales of turbines and their components), wind power services (construction, post-warranty maintenance, asset management), wind farm development (development, operation, and sales of wind farms), and other services including solar projects and financial leasing. Goldwind also offers comprehensive solutions from planning, wind resource assessment, feasibility studies, design, bidding, construction to operation and maintenance, claiming to achieve a 10-20% increase in power generation and a 5-10% reduction in costs (source: goldwindamericas.com).

Projects and Achievements

Notable projects by Goldwind include the Daban City Wind Farm in China (the first wind farm established in 1989, using 150kW turbines), the installation of 500MW PMDD turbines by Goldwind Americas in the United States, two projects acquired in Texas totaling 300MW between 2016-2017, and the Penonome I and II wind farms in Panama (managing/operating a total of 270MW). As of the latest statistics, Goldwind's cumulative installed capacity globally exceeds 40GW, with 26,000 turbines installed (source: wikipedia.org). The company develops and operates wind and solar projects worldwide, with its Australian subsidiary owning and operating local assets, having secured a $6 billion low-interest loan from the China Development Bank in 2010 for expansion (source: goldwindamericas.com).

Recent Developments

In September 2021, Goldwind announced the successful grid connection of its GW 5S smart turbine (an onshore test unit of over 5 megawatts), marking a technological milestone (source: zoominfo.com). Goldwind maintains a market share of 20-25% in the Chinese turbine market until 2024, with no significant acquisitions, mergers, or financing rounds recorded, except for the $6 billion loan in 2010; the company has received investment-grade credit ratings from S&P Global and Moody's and is the first company in China to issue green bonds (source: wikipedia.org).

Work Environment

Goldwind offers positions across turbine manufacturing (R&D, engineering, production), wind power services (construction, maintenance, asset management), and wind farm development (project development, operation), with over 1,000 R&D engineers among its more than 10,000 employees (source: zoominfo.com). Recruitment primarily occurs at the Beijing headquarters, Urumqi, Chicago in the USA, and other cities; although recent employee growth metrics have been tracked, there is no specific recruitment information available (source: goldwindamericas.com). The company culture emphasizes stakeholder interests (employees, customers, suppliers, communities), implementing talent marketization from 2006-2010 and professional management restructuring from 2011-2015 (source: wikipedia.org).

Contact Information


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Goldwind Australia is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, having installed more than 1.5 GW of renewable energy across Australia. Goldwind established in Australia in 2009 to deliver solutions to the Australian and New Zealand renewable energy markets.

With "innovating for a brighter tomorrow" as our mission, Goldwind is a leader in providing clean energy, energy conservation, and environmental protection solutions, contributing 100 GW of sustainable energy solutions globally. Goldwind operates on 6 continents in 38 countries and has more than 10,000 employees.

The reason for this role is

  • The Senior Environmental Planner is accountable to the Head of Planning Compliance for the environmental planning and compliance aspects of Goldwind Australia (GWA) projects.

What will you be doing?

  • Understand and work with planning and environmental legislation for Commonwealth, State and Local jurisdictions, as relevant.
  • Prepare or coordinate development or modification applications to support the gaining of planning approvals.
  • Engage with regulatory authorities to facilitate planning approvals and maintain positive relationships.
  • Conduct systematic environmental risk analysis and identify appropriate environmental management measures.
  • Oversight of compliance requirements and consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Preparation of environmental management plans, conduct of inspections and arrange corrective actions.
  • Provide advice relating to landholder and neighbour relations, landholder mediation and dispute meetings.
  • Coordination of planning activities with GWA Engineering and Service Teams
  • Support Community Consultation activities.
  • Planning duties including coordinating environmental assessment and/or management, as required.

What does your background look like?

  • Current and previous experience in a planning and/or environmental compliance role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Understanding the processes of the State Planning and Environment agencies, Environment Protection Authority and planning agencies for other States.
  • Understanding of processes for EPBC approvals.
  • Ability to coordinate engagement and management of specialists and other stakeholders.
  • Negotiation skills and ability to relate to diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Renewable energy projects, wind, solar, BESS, Government agency, power or energy industry or development industry experience, particularly planning applications for large energy or infrastructure projects.
  • Preferred Science, Planning, Environmental or Engineering degree qualifications).
  • Construction "White Card" or equivalent mandatory generic safety induction.
  • Drivers' Licence.
  • Prior training in the following areas would be an advantage: Planning legislation, environmental assessment, environmental auditing, environmental management, risk assessment, GIS, communications, negotiation, EH&S, quality systems, systems and report writing.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package and benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the renewable energy industry.
  • Exposure to diverse projects and collaboration with experienced professionals.
  • Involvement in sustainable initiatives contributing to global climate goals.

Goldwind Australia offers all their employee's excellent benefits, career development pathways, support and ongoing training. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility - and champions inclusion.

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About the role

April 16, 2026

Full time

Company

April 16, 2026

On-site

Wind Energy

Goldwind

goldwind.com

  •  Sydney, Australia

Current and previous experience in a planning and/or environmental compliance role.

UTC+10:00