Environmental Sustainability Consultant

7 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia GHD Full time

GHD is a leading professional services company that helps clients create sustainable communities and environments.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Scientist to lead the delivery of environmental approvals across the region on multi-disciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in environmental planning and approvals, impact assessment and management with a focus on Australian jurisdictions.

This role offers diverse project opportunities across Future Energy, Water, Transport, Defence, and Infrastructure industries throughout Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. You will be working in a team of collaborative and driven people who share your commitment to excellence in environmental consulting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading multidisciplinary project design, approvals, and delivery to more sustainable outcomes
  • Guiding the development of technical reports, impact assessments, management plans, and environmental strategies
  • Winning work through leading and contributing to strategic pursuits and proposal writing
  • Providing creative solutions to fit the needs of clients and create lasting benefit for our communities
  • Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Continuous professional development, including mentoring junior team members

Requirements:

  • Commitment to excellence in environmental consulting
  • Relentless curiosity and a desire to help create a more sustainable future
  • Strong experience in environmental planning and approvals, impact assessment and management with a focus on Australian jurisdictions
  • Project management and delivery skills
  • Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues concisely
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications

The estimated annual salary for this role is approximately $120,000-$150,000 AUD, depending on experience and location.

GHD offers a hybrid work arrangement to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility, and productivity. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.



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