Senior-Associate Environmental Consultant

3 weeks ago


Adelaide, Australia Geoscience Ireland Full time

Job Details: Senior-Associate Environmental Consultant - Adelaide

Full details of the job.

Job Title

Senior-Associate Environmental Consultant - Adelaide

Vacancy No

VN5184

Employment Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Job Description

About the business and the role

SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high-quality tailored services. With 1000 staff in APAC across 23 disciplines, we provide global consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing client base, including business, regulatory, and governmental clients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Environmental Consultant to join our Environmental Approvals, Closure, and Management team based in our Adelaide CBD or Nuriootpa office. The team offers project management, environmental impact assessment, post-consent environmental management services, working alongside other specialist teams in SLR to deliver comprehensive environmental solutions across various sectors.

We seek an articulate, motivated, and reliable professional with 5-10 years' experience in consulting, government, or industry. The successful candidate will undertake project work, mentor junior team members, and develop client relationships regionally. Collaboration with the national EAC&M Group and other multidisciplinary teams will be key to the team's growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

- Providing advice on environmental impact assessment and management best practices to clients and team members
- Managing environmental approvals projects across multiple industries
- Contributing to the development and implementation of team business plans and strategies
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and internal teams, including other technical disciplines within South Australia and nationally
- Working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across various sectors
- Producing high-quality, clear reports
- Occasional travel for field assessments and site walkovers

Skills and Experience

To succeed, you will need:

- A degree in Environmental Science, Town Planning, Engineering, or a related field
- 5-10 years' experience in environmental roles within consulting, industry, or regulation
- Experience leading multidisciplinary projects
- Client management and business development skills (advantageous)
- Knowledge of SA and Commonwealth environmental legislation, policies, standards, and guidelines
- Experience in sectors such as mining, infrastructure, renewables, power, or agribusiness
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia

Our Benefits

We pride ourselves on our diverse, friendly, and expert team. Our benefits include flexible hybrid work arrangements, career progression opportunities, and supportive parental leave schemes. A full list of benefits is available here.

Next Steps

If you are excited to join a global environmental consultancy with a strong reputation in SA and a supportive team environment, apply now. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted; applicants must be on our preferred supplier list managed through Talent Acquisition.

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