Senior Environmental Consultant - Impact Assessment

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.  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 experienced consultant to join our well renowned Environmental Impact Assessment team based in Newcastle. The team delivers environmental Impact Assessments, environmental management services and approvals to multiple sectors across Australia. We work alongside specialist technical teams in SLR to deliver a complete environmental service to clients across a range of sectors.

The successful applicant will have 3-10 years' experience in consulting, government or industry working to deliver environmental Impact Assessments and approvals.

The successful applicant will support the senior project managers to delivery large multidisciplinary projects in infrastructure, renewables, and mining. You will be given the opportunity to mange your own projects and will receive ongoing mentoring from industry experts.
 

Responsibilities
As a member of Environmental & Social Impact Assessment team, you will support delivery of a range of infrastructure, renewables, and mining 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.
• Delivering the best possible outcome for clients with a focus on quality
• Assist with preparing fee proposals
• Preparing high quality reports, and
• Preparing environmental approvals documentation.

Experience
Our ideal candidate posses the following:

• A professional qualification in environmental science or engineering or other relevant degree
• 3-10 years' experience at a professional level, ideally in consulting. 
• Experience delivering environmental Impact Assessments and approvals
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental approvals in Australia 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

Benefits
Our 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, discounts (from 100’s of major retailers) reward, recognition 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 Newcastle excites you, please apply now or reach out for more information.