Graduate Project Consultant

**About us and the role**
At SLR Consulting, we celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where we value different experiences and look to create a culture where everyone belongs. The SLR culture is underpinned by our 5Bs which, in short is to Be safe, Belong, Be trusted, Be yourself and Be Successful.
- SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With offices throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe, North, Central and South America and Africa regions, we are one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies. We have committed to being a Climate Neutral Business by 2030 and have a long-term commitment to align with global net zero ambitions**We currently have a great career opportunity up and coming Gold Coast office, for an ambitious Graduate Town Planner, looking to take the important first step in their career. This is a full-time position where you will be working with a supportive team of Planning professionals in NSW & QLD who are leaders in their field.**

This opportunity will provide you with the ability to learn and become skilled in a wide variety Planning work, as well as playing part in our wider 500 + multidisciplinary team in the APAC region. Our planning team currently works with a variety of clients nationwide. You will be provided the opportunity to work independently, from project inception through to approval, on small scale projects as well as being part of larger, multi-discipline teams working on more complex projects.Key Responsibilities

**Job tasks and responsibilities**
As part of a growing team in SLR, you will be responsible for carrying out services that range in assisting with preparing planning reports for both local and state significant development, preparing strategic planning advice and due diligence reports, briefing and managing specialist subconstructs, and attending client, Council and other authority meetings. You will be supported by senior consultants to develop detailed knowledge and understanding of the Planning industry.
- Taking part in our fantastic graduate program, you will also connect with other SLR graduates around Australia in various disciplines, to learn from and grow with each other at this exciting time in your career.**Skills and experience**
- A degree in town planning or equivalent (we are also interested to hear from you if you’re nearing completion of your studies)
- Excellent report writing skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team
- Ability to take the initiative and be proactive in your workplace
- Exposure to/ understanding of Town Planning, Property, Development environments
- Exposure to/ understanding of the consulting industry

**Benefits**
Our culture is unique and 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-energize, 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 an easy online corporate uniform shop with individual budgets

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.Country
- Australia

Office
- Gold Coast