Project Consultant – Acoustics & Vibration, Sydney

Geoscience Ireland; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Extra paid leave

Parental leave policy

Career progression support

Employee assistance program

Membership subsidies

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an Acoustics & Vibration Consultant to join the Sydney team. You will handle high-profile projects across APAC and NSW, leveraging sound measurement, modelling, and data analysis to deliver results.

The role supports a collaborative, inclusive, and safe workplace culture. You will work within a high-performing team across acoustics and vibration disciplines, with opportunities to lead on projects and grow within a global consultancy that values diversity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or science (physics).
• 1–3 years of consulting experience.
• Experience in noise measurement and monitoring.
• Experience in Environmental Sciences desirable.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-profile, large-scale acoustics projects in APAC and NSW.
• Collaborate across local, national, and global acoustics teams to deliver outcomes.
• Perform noise measurement, modelling, data analysis, and reporting with quality control.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal/written communication

Technical report writing

GIS

Coding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or science (physics)

Tools

SoundPLAN

CadnaA

ENM

Job description

Job Title: Acoustics & Vibration Consultant

Vacancy No: VN4110

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

About the Business and the Role

At SLR Consulting, 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. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where we value different experiences and look to create a culture where everyone belongs. The SLR culture is underpinned by our 5Bs which, in short, is to Be safe, Belong, Be trusted, Be yourself, and Be successful.

SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognized reputation for providing high-quality tailored services. With offices throughout the Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, North America, and Africa regions, SLR Consulting is one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies. We have committed to being a Climate Neutral Business by 2030 and have a long-term commitment to align with global net zero ambitions.

SLR has a great opportunity within the Acoustics & Vibration team for an ambitious individual to join our high-performing and friendly team in Sydney. This is a full-time position where you will be working with a well-established team of Acoustics and Vibration Consultants. You will bring passion and knowledge in acoustics as well as broader noise and vibration disciplines (including environmental and transport noise and vibration, as well as building and architectural acoustics). If you are tired of being in a hierarchical environment and feeling held back, then come join SLR where we promote within, we don’t set limits, and you are given the opportunity to shine and take a lead on your career. We are considering graduate to junior level consultants for this position.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for carrying out high-profile and large-scale projects within the APAC region and in NSW in particular, which will require a broad knowledge and understanding around measurement/monitoring methodologies and techniques to solve problems.

• 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.
• Involvement with various project tasks including internal/external client liaison, project input data management, execution of technical tasks and report deliverables, ensuring proper quality control and review process in place on each project task.
• Involve and contribute to other acoustics and vibration projects within the acoustics team, work in the following areas is expected: noise and vibration measurement and monitoring, modelling predictions, numerical analysis of results and associated reporting.

Skills and Experience

Our ideal candidate will have a willingness to challenge their capabilities and be an innovative thinker 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.
• Experience in noise measurement and monitoring, data processing and analysis.
• Experience in the Environmental Sciences would be desirable.
• Strong analytical, verbal/written communication, and technical report writing skills.
• Experience with broader acoustic and vibration disciplines, as well as GIS and coding would also be highly favourable.
• Experience with noise monitoring equipment and/or 3D computer noise models such as SoundPLAN, CadnaA or ENM would be desirable.

Our Benefits at SLR Include

Our culture is unique 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 recognize that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:

• Hybrid work model (in-office & from home) – you choose where you work best.
• Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 14 weeks primary carer and 6 weeks secondary carer leave (with the option to access an additional 8 weeks of leave if you become the primary carer within 18 months of the birth or adoption of your child).
• Learning and Development which includes a mapped Career progression path, study assistance and up to 3 professional memberships subsidised by SLR.
• Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
• Global and Regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates.
• Other benefits include regular Office social events, Service Anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease) and a corporate uniform shop where you get $80 annually to spend.

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.