Senior - Associate Environmental Consultant - Brisbane

About the business and the role SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With 1000 staff in APAC across 23 Disciplines, 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 a highly experienced Environmental Consultant to join our internationally recognised Environmental Approvals, Closure & Management team based in our Brisbane CBD office or Milton office. The team provides a wide range of project management, environmental impact assessment, post‑consent environmental management services and works alongside other specialist teams in SLR to deliver a complete environmental service to clients across a range of sectors.

Articulate, motivated and reliable, you will have 5–10 years experience in consulting, government or industry. You will enjoy undertaking project work whilst mentoring junior members and developing client relationships throughout the region. You will also collaborate on projects and initiatives with the national EAC&M Group (circa 70 staff across 10 offices) and other teams within our multi‑disciplinary business. The successful applicant will be pivotal to the continued development of the EAC&M team.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Providing advice regarding best practice environmental impact assessment and management principles to clients and internal SLR team members

Project Management of interesting environmental approvals projects across multiple industries

Assisting in the development and implementation of team business plans and strategies

Developing, facilitating and enhancing effective relationships with our clients and internal SLR team members, particularly, across other Technical Disciplines within Newcastle and nationally

Working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across a range of sectors

Delivering clear and precise, high‑quality reports

Occasional travel to undertake field assessments/site familiarisation walkovers

Skills and experience

A degree in Environmental Science, Town Planning, Engineering or a related field

Minimum of 5–10 years experience in environmental roles in consulting, industry or regulation

Demonstrated experience working on or leading multidisciplinary projects

Demonstrated client management expertise and business development skills advantageous

Demonstrated knowledge of QLD & Commonwealth environmental legislation and policies, standards and guidelines

Experience in the linear infrastructure, mining/resources, renewables, power and/or agribusiness sectors

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia

Our Benefits We are most proud of our diverse, friendly and expert team, who work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re enjoying our flexible hybrid work environment, looking to excel through our defined career progression program, or at that time in your life where a supportive and generous parental leave scheme is key… Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all. You can find a comprehensive list here.

Next Steps If joining a Global Environmental Consultancy with a renowned environmental CV in QLD, as well as a relaxed and supportive team excites you, apply now. 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.

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