Job Title: Graduate / Project Consultant – Environment
We are seeking a motivated and articulate Environmental Consultant to join our internationally recognised Environmental Assessment & Management team from our established Mackay office.
About the Business and the Role
SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd (SLR) is an employee-controlled international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high-quality tailored services. 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.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Building and maintaining effective relationships with our clients and internal SLR team members
* Assisting with compliance auditing and reporting
* Assisting with Environmental Authority amendments
* Assisting with the development of environmental management plans for mining and industrial projects
* Assisting with and coordinating the delivery of Mine Rehabilitation and Closure Plans and, Estimated Rehabilitation Cost calculations
* Undertaking environmental monitoring and sampling for clients within the Mackay and Coalfields region across a range of areas such as surface water, groundwater, dust, traffic and more
* Environment management & ESG
* Working within and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across a range of sectors
* Delivering clear and precise, high-quality reports
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will be a positive and engaging character with a great sense of humour as well as have:
* A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field
* 0-3 years + experience in Environmental Science, preferably in Consulting
* Knowledge of QLD and National environmental legislation and policies, standards, and guidelines
* Experience in the regulatory, mining, infrastructure, power and/or agribusiness sectors is highly valued but not a prerequisite
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience with Word processing, Spreadsheeting, Database and GIS software
* Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia
Benefits
* Hybrid work model (in-office & from 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. As well as options for an additional 8 weeks leave if you become the primary carer within the first 18 Months
* Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and to 2 professional memberships subsidised by SLR
* Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental, and social wellbeing
* Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates
* Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease) and an online corporate uniform shop with individualised annual budget