High Salary: Environmental Strategy and Evaluation Consultant

Environmental Strategy and Evaluation Consultant

Posted: 19/08/2025

Closing Date: 07/09/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Melbourne

Job Category: Infrastructure and Business Advisory

We're looking for an exceptional Environmental Strategy and Evaluation Consultant to join us in tackling some of Australia's biggest environmental challenges. Working alongside industry leaders, you'll work on initiatives that create lasting positive change for communities and the planet.

Why Nation Partners?

At Nation Partners, we don't just talk about sustainability, we live and breathe it. As a Certified B Corp, we're proud to direct 4% of all profits toward solving complex social and environmental problems.

- Genuine Work-Life Integration – We're serious about supporting your whole life, whether that's family time, fitness goals, or further study. Flexible arrangements aren't just policy; they're how we operate.
- Accelerated Growth – Our distributed leadership model means you'll develop management and leadership skills from day one. Regular mentoring, learning opportunities, and challenging projects will fast-track your career development.
- Purpose-Driven Culture – Every project contributes to a more sustainable future. You'll work with passionate colleagues who genuinely care about making a positive difference.
- Supportive Environment – We have a culture of radical candour, creating conditions for supportive feedback and growth. Regular check-ins and mentoring are the norm, not the exception. We believe in collaborative decision-making on matters that affect you and actively invest in your professional development – your growth drives our collective success.

Job Description

About the role:

At Nation Partners we provide innovative solutions to complex projects, making decisions in service of both people and planet. You'll be joining our Business Advisory practice area, which offers investment advisory, project and program evaluation design and delivery and business advisory services to our clients, often with a focus on environmental initiatives and programs. As our Environmental Strategy and Evaluation Consultant, you will play a key role in:

- Development of Strategic Environmental Solutions – Design and deliver cutting-edge strategy and evaluation projects that drive real environmental outcomes. You'll interact with legislation, policy and risk concepts to deliver tailored solutions across areas including climate adaptation, natural resource management, disaster management, and decarbonisation initiatives.
- Data-Driven Insights – Transform complex quantitative and qualitative data into compelling stories that inform decision-making. Contribute to business cases and options assessments, design surveys, conduct interviews, create visualisations, and build evidence bases that shape policy and investment decisions.
- Build Trusted Client Relationships – Become the go-to advisor for government departments and private sector clients seeking pragmatic, high-quality environmental solutions. Your expertise will directly influence investment in some of Australia's largest environmental programs.
- Deliver Project Excellence – Coordinate complex programs from planning through delivery, managing resources, schedules, budgets, and risks while ensuring quality outcomes that exceed client expectations.
- Shape Business Growth – Contribute to our expansion in Victoria and NSW's growing evaluation and advisory markets, working on multi-million dollar programs across land management, water, climate change, and infrastructure sectors.

You'll contribute to transformational initiatives including:

- Biodiversity, biosecurity and natural resource management
- Renewable energy projects
- Protected area management frameworks
- Water infrastructure and operations
- Disaster recovery and preparedness planning

Desired Skills and Experience

About you: You're motivated, creative and passionate about influencing a better and more sustainable future. Coming to the role with 2-6 years of experience, you'll have:

- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, policy, sustainability, or related field
- Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Excel and MS Office suite
- Bonus points: Experience with Power BI, Visio, or collaborative tools like MIRO, an understanding of program evaluation

Your Superpowers:

- Strategic thinking – You see the bigger picture while managing detailed project components
- Relationship builder – You connect authentically with colleagues and clients
- Resilient problem-solver – You thrive in uncertainty and turn challenges into opportunities
- Growth mindset – You actively seek feedback and embrace continuous learning
- Communication excellence – You translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about environmental solutions and want to work on projects that matter, we want to hear from you. Join a team where your expertise will directly contribute to Australia's environmental future while building a rewarding, sustainable career.

Please submit a cover letter and CV. Applications close September 7, 2025.

If you have questions about the role, please reach out to Luke Speechley via email at lspeechley@nationpartners.com.au

Nation Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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