Graduate / Junior Acoustic Consultant

SLR Consulting; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Brisbane seeks a Graduate or Junior Acoustic Consultant to support projects across environmental and transport noise, plus building acoustics. You will join a large acoustics team, receive one-on-one mentorship, and work on local Queensland and broader APAC projects with experienced colleagues.

The role offers learning opportunities across measurement, modelling, and reporting, with a pathway from junior to professional development within a collaborative One Team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or physics; postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
• 1–3 years’ consulting experience preferred; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Experience with noise measurement, data processing and analysis is desirable.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local, national and global teams to deliver acoustics projects.
• Assist client liaison, data management, technical assessments, and report preparation.
• Undertake noise and vibration measurements, monitoring, modelling and data analysis.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary projects within acoustics and vibration.

Skills

Noise measurement

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or physics

Postgraduate qualifications advantageous

Tools

SoundPLAN

CadnaA

ENM

Job description

At SLR Consulting, we are problem solvers, innovators, and trusted advisors helping shape sustainable solutions worldwide. SLR comprises over 5,000+ staff across our global regions, with 35+ Practices covering Engineering & Design, Planning & Assessment Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences and Advisory Services. In the Asia Pacific region (SLR APAC), SLR has 1,200+ employees located throughout 24 offices.

At the heart of SLR is a collaborative 'One Team' approach, a supportive and accessible workplace culture, and opportunities to work alongside industry leaders while making a real impact.

SLR boasts one of Australia's largest Acoustics teams and currently has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate or Junior Acoustic Consultant to join our high-performing Queensland team. This full-time position will offer the successful candidate endless opportunities to work with and learn from leading industry experts, including one-on-one mentorship. You will be given the opportunity to work across our entire project portfolio consisting of environmental and transport noise and vibration as well as building and architectural acoustics.

We are looking for the right individual to join our team. We are seeking someone who enjoys working closely with experienced colleagues and has a genuine passion for acoustics and vibration.

Responsibilities

You will join a team of more than 60 acoustic and vibration professionals across the APAC region, including 14 based in Queensland, working on projects ranging from local developments to major infrastructure initiatives. Typical day-to-day tasks would include:

• Collaborate and deliver projects with other personnel within the local, national and global team of acoustics and vibration and/or other relevant technical disciplines to achieve desirable project outcomes.
• Contribute to a range of project activities, including client liaison, project data management, technical assessments, and report preparation, while maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
• Undertake noise and vibration measurements, monitoring, modelling, data analysis, and technical reporting across a diverse range of projects.
• Involvement and contribution to SLR and external client multidiscipline projects within the acoustics realm.

Skills and experience

Our ideal candidate is motivated, curious, and eager to develop their technical capabilities, while bringing a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving, as well as possess:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or completing studies (ideally mechanical engineering or science (physics). Postgraduate qualifications will be an advantage;
• 1-3 years’ consulting experience is preferred however recent graduates also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience in noise measurement and monitoring, data processing and analysis is desirable.
• Strong analytical, verbal/written communication and technical report writing skills.
• Previous exposure to the field of noise and vibration would be desirable.
• Knowledge of noise monitoring equipment and/or 3D computer noise models such as SoundPLAN, CadnaA or ENM.

We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

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