Graduate Environmental Consultant

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible hybrid work environment

defined career progression program

Global Mobility Program

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a Graduate Environmental Consultant to join our team in Adelaide CBD or Nuriootpa, SA. The role supports the Environmental Approvals, Closure and Management team and offers training and guidance for candidates with up to 2 years of experience.

You will engage with clients, assist with Environmental Impact Assessments, management plans and monitoring, and work across mining, infrastructure, power and agribusiness sectors. A supportive, collaborative environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field required.
• 0–2 years of experience in Environmental Science/Consulting preferred.
• Working knowledge of SA environmental legislation, policies and guidelines.
• Experience in mining, infrastructure, power or agribusiness sectors is valued but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong report writing.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal SLR teams.
• Support compliance auditing and annual reporting.
• Assist with development of Environmental Impact Assessments and management plans.
• Assist with delivery of Mining Lease Proposals, environmental programs and rehab cost calculations.
• Assist in environmental monitoring across areas such as surface water, groundwater, dust, soils.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across sectors.
• Deliver clear, high-quality reports.
• Occasional travel to site for field studies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Excel

Consulting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Job description

About SLR and the role

SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high-quality tailored services. With 1200 staff in APAC across 24 Practice Areas, 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 come up for a Graduate Environmental Consultant to join our team in either our Adelaide CBD or Nuriootpa offices! This opportunity has come about due to the promotion within the team leaving a void at this level. We are seeking someone with up to 2 years of experience in Environmental Consulting. Regulatory and/or extractive industry experience will be viewed favourably but is not required, with the right attitude and aptitude we will provide you with training and guidance. This is a diverse team that is constantly growing and has the support of the wider Environmental Approvals, Closure and Management team across Australia.

Responsibilities

Taking part in our national Graduate Passport program, this opportunity will see you learn from highly experienced Environmental Consultants in Suoth Australia, as well as across the country.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with our clients and internal SLR team members


• Support Compliance Auditing and annual reporting


• Assist with the development of Environmental Impact Assessments and management plans


• Assist with the delivery of Mining Lease Proposals, Programs for Environment Protection and Rehabilitation and Mine Operations Plans and Estimated Rehabilitation Cost calculations


• Assist in environmental monitoring across a range of areas such as surface water, groundwater, dust, soils and more


• Work within/support multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across a range of sectors


• Deliver clear and precise, high-quality reports


• Undertake occasional travel to site for field studies.

Experience

Experience To be successful in this role, you will be a positive and engaging character with a great sense of humour, as well as have:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field


• 0-2 years + experience in Environmental Science, preferably in Consulting.


• Working knowledge of SA environmental legislation and policies, standards, and guidelines


• Experience in the mining, infrastructure, power and/or agribusiness sectors is highly valued but not a prerequisite.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Experience with Consulting software and intermediate-advanced excel 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.

• flexible hybrid work environment


• defined career progression program


• Global Mobility Program

Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all. You can find a comprehensive list here.

We’re Making Sustainability Happen

We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.