Graduate Consultant

Build your career with Australia’s largest and most respected environmental consultancy working in sustainable resource management, waste management and the circular economy.

We are looking for a recent graduate or professional with 1-3 years of relevant experience who is eager to contribute to meaningful work in a rapidly growing sector.


**What you can expect**

MRA’s success has been built on the skills and experience of a multidisciplinary team of professionals, whichincludes engineers, scientists, economists, planners, lawyers, social scientists and educators. The teamshares a common focus, delivering quality project outcomes for our clients. This focus has meant that MRA maintains a position at the forefront of Australian waste and recycling management practices, working on key and innovative projects. You will join a dynamic team, working closely with our Managing Director and staff on projects for the private and government sectors which bring about actionable change and contribute towards mitigation of climate change

**Key capacities and skills**
- Bachelor (Honours) or Master degree in Environmental Science or Engineering or relevant degree in environmental science/management, engineering or planning
- Interest in circular economy, resource recovery and waste management
- Data analysis and modelling skills (preferred)
- Strong excel skills
- Profound and professional communication skills
- Legal / contracts and legislation (optional)
- Very strong report writing skills
- Ability to work in an innovative manner
- Ability to work in a team
- Enthusiasm to work on a variety of projects

**Responsibilities**

You can expect to be challenged - we work in a fast-paced environment and often there are many balls to juggle. You need to be resilient, flexible and able to prioritise and multitask as the role entails:

- Report writing and delivering of projects
- Research (e.g. into legislation, technology types)
- Data collection, analysis and reporting
- Leading or assisting bid managers to compile bids and proposals for future work
- Development of project management skills
- Working with stakeholders and communities to gain greater understanding and deliver the best outcomes for them
- Audits and site assessment
- Participation in industry organisations and events.

**About you**

As an MRA team member you will be expected to:

- Use your project work as an opportunity to develop a sound understanding of the waste industry (throughbackground reading, reading current publications, attending relevant seminars etc. where advised)
- Attend fortnightly team meetings
- Ensure you have the information you require to undertake any work given to you and to inform the project manager or business director where you are unsure
- Self-starter and enthusiastic to learn

**What MRA can offer you**:

- Excellent experience to assist with career progression
- Opportunity to learn from industry experts
- Challenging and interesting projects in waste management and resource recovery
- Autonomy within the parameters of the workplace environment
- A committed, professional team
- A career in sustainability
- Access to flexible working arrangements

MRA values employees and their health and wellbeing. All of our employees are entitled to:

- Volunteer Leave
- Birthday Leave
- Parental leave equal opportunity for both partners
- Flexible Work

MRA values diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. This is supported by our:

- Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy
- Bullying and Harassment Policy

Graduate roles usually last a period of 12 months, with progression to consultant following a performance review.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered, based on your skills and experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is a self-starter and who wants to make a real difference im-proving resource efficiency and waste management systems.

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