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Form of workAre you a recent graduate, last-year undergraduate, or in the early stages of your career as an Environmental Scientist or Engineer and would like to work with a first-class consulting team with ample opportunity for career advancement?
We are currently seeking Graduate Environmental Consultants to join our Assessments and Approvals team in Sydney. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across our full range of client portfolios including energy, infrastructure, mining, industry and land development, contribute to exceptional outcomes and be part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
About you
You are an energetic and passionate recent university graduate, last-year undergraduate, or young professional with either a keen interest or experience in assessment and approvals, mostly in NSW.
You have excellent report writing and communication skills and a strong team focus. You can work independently, and you know how to really make a role your own. You have an interest in developing strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines which works well with your degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline.
You value the idea that when you join us, that you will be supported with a portfolio of interesting projects. In addition, you will be working with a team of professional consultants around Australia who value being part of an inclusive, safe, respectful work environment where we look out for and trust one another, respecting everyone’s personal values, views and beliefs.
What you will bring to the team:
• Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Natural Resources Management university degree (or working towards this in your final year)
• Be pro-active, self-motivated and friendly
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Passion for technical excellence, high attention to detail and solution oriented
• Familiarity with applicable environmental planning legislation and guidelines
• Ideally some previous experience and knowledge of NSW approvals would be beneficial
• Valid current driver’s licence and willingness and capability to travel for occasional fieldwork
You do not need meet all the requirements above as we are conscious that coaching and mentoring an employee makes them more valuable to our organisation by developing and enhancing their skills—both professionally and personally. As such, we implement professional development plans and have regular check ins. We are focused on growth of our team with the aim that better training means empowering our employees to achieve their best.
About us
JBS&G is a national environmental consultancy with a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions to a wide range of projects. We are commitment to making a positive impact on the environment and our communities. While we have the strength of a national business, operational decisions are made locally which allows us to be agile and responsive to the needs of our team and our clients. Our flat, technically hands-on structure means that every employee is respected for contributing to the company’s success.
We offer environmental studies and approvals, environmental audit, contaminated land management, stakeholder engagement and corporate affairs and more, and we pride ourselves on providing a seamless end-to-end service to our clients.
JBS&G is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to gender and diversity principles. Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan enhances respect and developing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and our Philanthropic Program supports causes that protect and enhance human health and the environment.
As well as working in a friendly, fun and open work environment. We are big enough to win and deliver some of the country’s most complex projects but still small enough to have fun and a retain a level of autonomy.
Our extensive company benefits include:
• Competitive salary, including phone allowance
• Well-being initiatives, including subsidised gym membership
• Opportunities for growth and personal development
• Care and trust culture
• Workplace gender equality
• Industry-leading gender-neutral paid primary and secondary carer parental leave
• Opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave
• Potential employee shares
• Corporate philanthropic program
• Involvement in high profile projects across a variety of sectors, including opportunities to work on interstate projects
Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Upload your resume, a brief cover letter and academic transcript by 5pm AEST Friday 26 April 2024.
If you’d like to know more about the role, please contact NSW A&A Team Lead Angus King on 02 8245 0*** or *****@jbsg.com.au for a confidential discussion. You can also learn more about careers at JBS&G and who we are by visiting www.jbsg.com.au.
To be eligible to apply, you must already have an appropriate Australian work visa.
JBS&G does not accept unsolicited agency-referred applications.
