Marine Environmental Consultant

Marine Environmental Consultant Positions

As part of the continued growth of our services in the energy and resources sectors, ERM has an exciting opportunity for experienced mid-level Marine Environmental Consultants to join our team and assist in the delivery of our portfolio of projects to our key clients. This is an excellent opportunity for professional Consultants looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader.

About the opportunity:
- In this fast paced and dynamic role you will support a wide range of projects with a focus on environmental impact assessments in marine and coastal environments.- Support the delivery of large-scale capital development projects, including for oil and gas (with a growing portfolio of decommissioning-related work), renewables, mining and infrastructure sector clients.- Be a part of multidisciplinary project teams and network with ERM's global marine science and impact assessment technical communities to share resources and best practice approaches across the industry.

Role Responsibilities:
- Undertake assessments to evaluate and mitigate potential impacts on the marine environment from capital development projects- Utilise your knowledge of Commonwealth, State and Local Government environmental regulatory requirements- Develop strong relationships and communicate clearly with peers, colleagues, clients and sub-contractors within and outside the Australian-New Zealand Business Unit- Deliver high quality reporting to meet the needs of our clients and regulatory requirements- Assist in identifying, securing and managing new opportunities

If you have the following, we want to hear from you:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (marine science, environmental science, environmental management)- Relevant post graduate qualifications such as Honours, Masters or PhD would be an advantage- 2 - 4 years of experience in a similar role- Previous experience in environmental consultancy, environmental regulation or industry is an advantage- Strong interest in marine and coastal ecosystems, potential threats, and strategies for protection and conservation is essential- Demonstrated understanding of and experience with Australian environmental approvals processes- Technical competence in undertaking marine assessments to support environmental approvals- Critical thinker skills - i.e. able to synthesize large amounts of data into meaningful outcomes- Excellent report writing, data collation and management/presentation skills- Motivated to proactively contribute to a team environment, share knowledge, skills and ideas- Demonstrable project management experience is an advantage- Authorisation to work in Australia

If this sounds like you, and you're looking to join a fun and vibrant team where you can add real value and make a difference, then we want to hear from you. At ERM our only asset is our people and we strive to provide a working environment and benefits that both attract and retain top talent. We offer a competitive package, flexible working options and a strong team atmosphere and a professional and collaborative culture.

Who We Are

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.