Principal (Eco)toxicologist And/or Risk Assessor

**Principal (Eco)Toxicologist and/or Risk Assessor**

**About the business and the role**
SLR Consulting is a multi-disciplinary international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With offices throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and Africa regions, SLR Consulting is one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies.
- Our team has a genuine interest in developing practical and sustainable solutions for our clients and reducing the environmental impact of our own operations. For example, SLR has recently committed to being a climate-neutral business by 2030 and adopting the Science-Based Target Initiative’s (SBTi) “Business Ambition for 1.5°C” framework to set emissions reduction targets and drive our climate action plan.-
Key Responsibilities

**Job tasks and responsibilities**
You will be responsible for carrying out a range of small to medium sized projects and have a passion for (Eco)Toxicology and/or Risk Assessment while also being able to do the following:

- You will carry out technical tasks which will require accuracy in data analysis and data management
- With the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, work in the following areas is expected; providing advice on the human and/or environmental health risks of chemical exposures which includes problem identification, hazard assessment, exposure assessment, and risk characterisation
- High quality report writing and ability to critically review literature
- Good communication skills to enable communicating the results and implications of reports/investigations to clients, both internally and externally
- As well as delivering projects your role would include business development and leveraging your existing networks to bring your own project work into the team
- Actively participate and assist in steering the direction of the Toxicology & Risk Assessment’s team annual strategic business plan

**Skills and experience**
- A relevant Bachelor degree (ideally in Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Pharmacology, Applied Science, or Environmental Science, but other degrees may also be appropriate)
- A Masters or PhD in an area of relevance to the role
- We are open to the level of person we are seeking and so someone with 10+ years’ experience will be considered for this position
- (Eco)Toxicology/Risk Assessment experience within either a consulting or government organisation with proven ability to lead and win work
- Attention to detail with ability to work independently as well as part of a team

**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 recognise 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-energise, 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 12 weeks primary carer and 4 weeks secondary carer leave
- 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
- Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease) and a corporate uniform shop where you get $100 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.
- 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.Country
- Australia

Office
- Brisbane; Melbourne; Perth; Remote; Sydney