Team Leader (Contaminated Land) - Vic

Team Leader (Contaminated Land) - Land Quality & Remediation, VIC

About the business and role
SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With offices throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe, North, Central and South America and Africa regions, we are one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies. We have committed to being a Climate Neutral Business by 2030 and have a long-term commitment to align with global net zero ambitions. 

At SLR Consulting, we celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where we value different experiences and look to create a culture where everyone belongs. The SLR culture is underpinned by our 5Bs which, in short is to Be safe, Belong, Be trusted, Be yourself and Be Successful. 

In this role, you will be leading the Victorian Land Quality and Remediation team as well as support the delivery of technical work either in the field of environmental auditing, expert witness or site assessment. Your team will consist of contaminated site auditors, technical specialists such as principal hydrogeologists, risk assessors, chemists, remediation engineers as well as environmental scientists and engineers both locally and nationally. This opportunity has come from the existing Team Lead moving into a more technical role within the business.  

The role will be approximately one-half team management and one-half delivery of technical work. The technical work you deliver will depend on your interests and skill set and may include Auditor Assistant work, site assessment and remediation. 

Job tasks & Responsibilities
You will report to the Technical Discipline Manager (TDM). As a team lead, you will work closely with the TDM to identify opportunities for growth, manage team resourcing and development, and act as a mentor and professional role model for staff across the team with a caring and compassionate nature. We will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders across the region and provide you with the support on your technical growth within the wider SLR team. With a passion for Contaminated Land management, earth sciences, contaminated hydrogeology, or environmental engineering, you will work with likeminded individuals, whilst enjoying excellent career opportunities across a range of industry sectors. As a self-starter, you will be able to display confidence and high-level project management, tenders/proposals preparation, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting.

Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:

•    A professional qualification in environmental science or engineering or other relevant degree and a minimum of 8 years professional experience in consulting or similar industry role
•    Proven capability in environmental / contamination management (soil and groundwater)/ remediation (soil and groundwater), soil science, preferably in the development, mining and oil and gas sectors. 
•    The ability to analyse and interpret complex situations/problems and develop appropriate solutions in an effective and efficient manner.
•    A high level of commercial acumen and proven success in developing winning proposals and client relationship management.
•    Be able to contribute and deliver business development plans
•    Proven project management experience.
•    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
•    Proven report writing skills and high computer literacy including data management and manipulation
•    Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivation and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
•    Commitment to safety
•    Hold a current unrestricted driver's license.
•    Australia Citizenship or rights to work in Australia.

Our Benefits at SLR include
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 (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.
•    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 and superannuation) an online corporate uniform shop where you get $100 annually to spend, and an Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental and social well-being.

We know it can sometimes be difficult and frustrating applying for roles; wondering if the role is right for you and if your experience is right for SLR. Many people won’t apply for roles unless they feel they tick every box on the checklist. At SLR we look for many different skills and technical competencies and we’re always looking for how new team members can add value to the business and to our culture. If you think this role isn’t quite for you, but you have a desire to work with us, we’d still love to hear from you!

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.