ESG & EHS Consultant — Drive Sustainability in M&A

ERM; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive package

Energetic team environment

Job summary

ERM is seeking a consultant to join our Mergers & Acquisitions and Sustainable Operations team in Australia. You will contribute to ESG due diligence, EHS advice and sustainable operation projects for leading organisations, with a focus on delivering practical, client-ready outcomes.

Autonomy and collaboration define the role as you work with a national team, travel within Australia (and occasionally beyond), and help turn sustainability into value while maintaining the highest health and safety

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in science, engineering or environmental management (or equivalent).
• Proven track record in ESG/EHS/Sustainability consulting.
• Experience in environmental/ESG due diligence, EHS compliance or related consulting (2+ years).
• Strong fieldwork, reporting and client-facing skills, with site visits in Sydney.
• Desirable exposure to mergers and acquisitions, asset divestment or project finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports and deliver high-quality client outputs.
• Conduct site visits and EHS audits as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients to maintain relationships and deliver practical recommendations.
• Collaborate with ERM teams and contribute to global technical communities.
• Balance priorities and manage deadlines with a focus on health and safety.

Skills

ESG/EHS consulting

Environmental management

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Business development

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Environmental management degree

Job description

ERM is seeking a consultant to join our Mergers & Acquisitions and Sustainable Operations team in Australia. You will contribute to ESG due diligence, EHS advice and sustainable operation projects for leading organisations, with a focus on delivering practical, client-ready outcomes.

Autonomy and collaboration define the role as you work with a national team, travel within Australia (and occasionally beyond), and help turn sustainability into value while maintaining the highest health and safety