Environmental Consultant

Environmental Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of between $89,000 and $110,000

A work environment where each person

A culture of continuous learning, with

Job summary

RW Corkery & Co, based in Chatswood, NSW, is seeking an Environmental Consultant to join our project delivery team. You\'ll work with clients across mining, quarrying and construction to deliver environmental assessments and management plans.

The role is full-time, with 2–5 years in environmental consultancy and a tertiary degree in a related field. Travel to client sites will be required as needed, and we offer a supportive, learning-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree/qualification in a relevant discipline such as environmental science, geology, soil, ecology, water, engineering, law or related sciences.
• 2-5 years' experience in environmental consultancy.
• Demonstrated experience in mining, quarrying or construction sectors advantageous.
• Experience in delivery of environmental impact statements.
• Demonstrated competence with mapping applications such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Knowledge and familiarity with NSW environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with a broad range of clients and technical experts to execute the delivery of large and small projects.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and prepare detailed reports, environmental impact statements, and management plans, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with government agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders to address environmental concerns and secure project approvals.
• Maintain contemporary understanding of environmental, planning, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Build relationships with clients based on authority and trust, providing them with technical expertise, and compliant and innovative client-focused solutions.
• Work in collaboration with the wider RWC team to ensure clients are provided with holistic high level technical support.
• Align with and complement our core values of acting with integrity, building trusted partnerships, delivering technical excellence and supporting each other to succeed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

GIS mapping (ArcGIS)

GIS mapping (QGIS)

Client relationship building

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary degree in environmental science/geology/related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Based in Chatswood, we have an exciting opportunity at RW Corkery & Co to join our team as an Environmental Consultant. You\'ll be a key member of our project delivery team, supporting a diverse range of clients in the mining, quarrying and construction industries throughout NSW.

What\u2019s In It For You

• Salary of between $89,000 and $110,000 depending on experience
• A work environment where each person is valued and supported
• A culture of continuous learning, with opportunities for our team to grow and succeed professionally

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Consultant to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, our new team member will:

• Work with a broad range of clients and technical experts to execute the delivery of large and small projects
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and prepare detailed reports, environmental impact statements, and management plans, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Liaise with government agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders to address environmental concerns and secure project approvals
• Maintain contemporary understanding of environmental, planning, regulatory and policy requirements
• Build relationships with clients based on authority and trust, providing them with technical expertise, and compliant and innovative client-focused solutions
• Work in collaboration with the wider RWC team to ensure clients are provided with holistic high level technical support
• Align with and complement our core values of acting with integrity, building trusted partnerships, delivering technical excellence and supporting each other to succeed

About You

We are seeking an Environmental Consultant who not only fits the requirements of the role, but who can complement our values and drive our commitment to quality, environmental integrity and sustainability. In addition, successful candidates will have/be:

• Tertiary degree/qualification with excellent results in a relevant discipline such as environmental science, geology, soil, ecology, water, engineering, law or related sciences.
• 2-5 years\' experience in environmental consultancy
• Demonstrated experience in mining, quarrying or construction sectors advantageous
• Experience in delivery of environmental impact statements
• Demonstrated competence with mapping applications such as ArcGIS or QGIS
• Knowledge and familiarity with NSW environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, and approval processes
• Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive working relationships based on trust and respect
• High-level written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise documents for clients and other stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect and assess environmental data and recommend effective solutions
• A passion for environmental consultancy within extractive industries, with a proactive and adaptable approach
• Current unrestricted driver\'s licence and willingness to travel to client sites as needed

With offices in Chatswood, Newcastle and Orange, RWC welcomes applications from multiple locations