Senior Air Quality Consultant - Sydney

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Air Quality Consultant to join their dynamic team in Sydney. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in environmental science to conduct air quality assessments and collaborate with clients on diverse projects across Australia and the Pacific. The company fosters a collaborative culture, recognizing the unique contributions of each team member. You will be empowered to manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance with local regulations. If you are passionate about sustainability and eager to make a significant impact in the environmental consultancy field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as an Air Quality specialist in consulting.
• Strong understanding of local regulatory environment and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct air quality impact assessments for various clients.
• Prepare proposals and manage air quality project delivery.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Client Service

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Relevant Certifications (e.g., CAQP)

Tools

Air Quality Modelling Software (TAPM, AERMOD, CALPUFF, GRAL)

GIS Applications

Excel

Job description

Job Details: Senior Air Quality Consultant - Sydney

Job Title: Senior Air Quality Consultant - Sydney

Vacancy No: VN4917

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

About the business and the role
At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With 1000+ staff in APAC alone, we provide 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. 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.

SLR has an existing team of 15 air quality consultants across the east coast of Australia that you will be working with to deliver projects and grow the business. We work on a wide variety of interesting projects including impact assessments, management plans, ambient monitoring, GHG reporting amongst others. These projects span Australia, New Zealand, PNG and the Pacific Islands.

Key Responsibilities
You will slot in seamlessly to our Air Quality team in Australia, as we aim to grow our footprint across APAC! You will be responsible for the following:

• Undertake air quality impact assessments for a variety of clients across Australia.
• Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to grow our offering in Air Quality.
• Prepare proposals, budget estimates, project management and delivery of air quality projects.
• Work cooperatively with SLR staff across Australia and New Zealand on a range of Air Quality and multidiscipline projects.
• Work within local regulations and with local regulators to deliver the above.

Skills and experience
You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and love getting things done to a very high standard. You are self-driven and comfortable with processes, whilst still being an excellent people person with a high level of client service. Ideally you would possess the following:

• University qualifications (bachelor’s degree or higher) in Environmental Science or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience as an Air Quality specialist and preferably within a consulting environment.
• A high level of understanding of the local regulatory environment and best practice air quality assessments methods and analysis.
• Proficiency in air quality modelling software (e.g., TAPM, AERMOD, CALPUFF, GRAL), GIS applications, and data analysis tools (e.g. Excel).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Be able to work independently with support from the wider SLR Air Quality team and other SLR disciplines as required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Relevant certifications such as CAQP are highly desirable.

Our Benefits
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.

Next Steps
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.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.