Environmental Planning and Assessment Adviser (EPAA)

### 🚄 Project Overview The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) is seeking an **Environmental Planning and Assessment Adviser (EPAA)** to support the development of a future High Speed Rail (HSR) network connecting Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne. This once-in-a-generation infrastructure project aims to enhance national connectivity through strategic planning and policy development. ### 📋 Scope of Work The successful proponent will act as a lead adviser, providing expert guidance on environmental planning and assessment. Key responsibilities include: * Developing safe, reliable, and value-for-money HSR solutions. * Applying global best practices to the Australian rail context. * Integrating Australian infrastructure expertise with international HSR delivery experience. ### 🎯 Requirements * **Expertise:** Demonstrated experience in major infrastructure delivery and environmental assessment. * **Collaboration:** Ability to combine local capability with international HSR system knowledge. * **Strategic Focus:** Supporting the Authority in national coordination and long-term rail investment planning. ### 📍 Location & Logistics * **Region:** ACT and NSW. * **Submission Deadline:** 10 April 2026, 2:00 pm (ACT Local Time). * **Category:** Environment planning (77101600). This tender represents a critical opportunity for firms specializing in large-scale environmental planning to contribute to a transformative national project. Interested parties should review the full RFT documentation for specific participation conditions and delivery timeframes.