Acoustic Consultant

SLR Consulting; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible hybrid working

national collaboration opportunities

professional development

a supportive parental leave program

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Perth is seeking a driven Acoustics & Vibration professional to join our established team. You will support project delivery, perform noise measurements and modelling, and contribute to high-quality technical reports while collaborating with experts across disciplines.

Graduates are encouraged to apply; a tertiary degree in engineering or related fields is essential, with strong analytical and communication skills to support client outcomes.

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree in engineering, environmental science, architectural science, physics, or related discipline.
• Experience in acoustics consulting is advantageous; graduates welcome to apply.
• Exposure to noise measurement, monitoring, acoustic modelling, data analysis, or related technical work is valued.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Supporting acoustics and vibration projects with local, national, and global colleagues.
• Technical Assessments: Conduct noise and vibration measurements, monitoring, modelling, data analysis, and technical assessments.
• Client Engagement: Assist with client communication, project coordination, and delivering high-quality reports.
• Quality Assurance: Apply quality control to ensure technical accuracy across project work.
• Collaboration: Contribute to multidisciplinary projects with environmental and engineering specialists.
• Professional Development: Learn and grow through mentoring, training, and diverse project opportunities.

Skills

Acoustics

Vibration

Data analysis

Acoustic modelling

Technical report writing

Education

Engineering degree

Environmental science degree

Architectural science degree

Physics degree

Job description

About The Business And The Role

At SLR we’re Making Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high-quality tailored services. With over 1,000 staff in APAC alone, we provide 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. 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.

SLR has a great opportunity within our established Perth office for an ambitious individual to join our high-performing and friendly Acoustics & Vibration team. SLR boasts one of Australia’s largest Acoustic teams, so this full-time position will offer the successful candidate endless opportunities to work with and learn from leading industry experts. We are looking for the right person to complement our tight knit team, so are open to talking to individuals looking to kick start their career in Acoustics through to senior-level Consultants.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Supporting the delivery of acoustics and vibration projects, working closely with local, national, and global colleagues to achieve successful client outcomes.
• Technical Assessments: Undertaking noise and vibration measurements, monitoring programs, modelling, data analysis, and technical assessments.
• Client Engagement: Assisting with client communication, project coordination, and the preparation of high-quality technical reports and deliverables.
• Quality Assurance: Applying quality control processes to ensure technical accuracy and consistency across project work.
• Collaboration: Contributing to multidisciplinary projects alongside specialists from a range of environmental and engineering disciplines.
• Professional Development: Continue building your technical expertise through mentoring, training, and exposure to a broad range of project opportunities.

About You

• Qualifications: A tertiary degree in engineering, environmental science, architectural science, physics, or a related discipline.
• Industry Experience: Experience in acoustics consulting is advantageous; however graduates and entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Technical Capability: Exposure to noise measurement, monitoring, acoustic modelling, data analysis, or related technical work is highly regarded.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret and communicate technical information effectively.
• Communication: Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing.
• Team Focus: A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from experienced professionals in a supportive team environment.

Our Benefits

• flexible hybrid working
• national collaboration opportunities
• professional development
• a supportive parental leave program

At SLR, you’ll join a diverse, collaborative team of technical specialists who are passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes for clients and supporting each other’s success.

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Next Steps

If you’re looking for an opportunity to shape the future of acoustic and vibration consulting within a collaborative and nationally connected team, we’d love to hear from you. When you apply, feel free to tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

We know that people from historically marginalised backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply. We value potential, fresh ideas, and diverse perspectives. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion. We aim to conduct interviews with gender-diverse interview panels wherever possible.

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.