Job Details: Senior Environmental Consultant - Melbourne Full details of the job.
Job Title: Senior Environmental Consultant
Vacancy No: VN4125
Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Type: Full-Time
About the business and the role
SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd (SLR) is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With close to 800 Staff in APAC alone, we provide global consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our Environmental Impact & Assessment team based in Melbourne. The team delivers strategic advice, environmental impact assessments, and approvals to multiple sectors across Australia. In the diverse Melbourne office, you will work alongside local specialist teams, as well as the wider APAC team to deliver a complete environmental service to clients across a range of sectors.
The successful applicant will have 6-10 years' experience in consulting, government or industry working to deliver environmental impact assessments and approvals. The successful applicant will support senior project managers in the national team to deliver large multidisciplinary projects. Our team is increasingly exposed to a diverse array of industries, with opportunities in onshore and offshore wind farms, transmission/network, infrastructure, hydrogen facilities, sustainable waste recovery and management, and mining across the wider APAC region. You will be given the opportunity to manage your own projects and will receive ongoing mentoring from industry experts.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the Environmental Impact Assessment team, you will support delivery of a range of projects. You will be responsible for the following:
Supporting the delivery of environmental impact assessments and approvals. Be an all-round key support person to large projects as well as take responsibility for your own projects. Work beside the rest of the Planning and Assessment Service Line partnering with Environmental Consultants, Urban Planners, GIS experts and Social Impact & Consultation Specialists across Australia; in the Melbourne office we also have other technical disciplines covering noise and vibration, air quality, contamination and remediation, ESG, Sustainability and more. Delivering the best possible outcome for clients with a focus on quality. Assist with preparing fee proposals and preparing high quality reports. Preparing environmental approvals documentation. Experience
Along with a "One Team" mentality you will also possess the following skills:
A professional qualification in environmental science, environmental planning or engineering or other relevant degree. 6-10 years' experience at a professional level, ideally in consulting. Experience delivering environmental effects assessments and approvals. Demonstrated knowledge of environmental approval processes outside of Victoria is an advantage. Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary project teams. Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables on competing timeframes. A clear, concise and professional writing style. Our Benefits
Our "One Team" culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you're working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:
Hybrid work model – a mix of in the office and at home- you choose where you work best. Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development. Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 14 weeks primary carer and 6 weeks secondary carer leave (with the option to access an additional 8 weeks of leave if you become the primary carer before your child turns one). Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and up to 3 professional memberships subsidised by SLR. Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates. Access to The Hive – an SLR platform of employee benefits, discounts, and wellbeing. Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease), an online corporate uniform shop with individualised annual budget, and an Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental and social well-being. If joining a global environmental consultancy with an established and growing presence in Melbourne excites you, please apply now or reach out for more information.
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