Senior Environmental Advisor

About the business and the role

SLR Consulting APAC is an employee-controlled international sustainability consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services.  With 1000+ staff across 23 technical disciplines in APAC, we offer global consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced consultant (circa 6 -10 years) to join our recognised Environmental Approvals, Closure & Management, (EAC&M) team based in Brisbane.

The team delivers end‑to‑end project advisory, environmental approvals and regulatory compliance services —supporting projects from early pre‑feasibility and due diligence through impact assessment, permitting, operational compliance, closure and rehabilitation — delivering practical, high‑quality outcomes across the full project lifecycle to multiple sectors across Australia.

We collaborate closely with our 23 in-house technical discipline teams to deliver comprehensive environmental service to clients across various sectors. Our Brisbane EAC&M team are diverse, well-renowned, and work from our modern offices on Eagle Street with stunning bridge and river views.

The successful applicant will delivery large multidisciplinary projects in mining & resources, infrastructure, renewables and power, industry and built environment. You will contribute to SLR’s growth and manage your own projects and will receive ongoing mentoring from industry experts in this endeavour.

Responsibilities

As a member of the 70 + national EAC&M team, you will support delivery of a range of standalone and multi-disciplinary projects focusing on the delivery of environmental approvals. You will be responsible for the following:

• Support and contribute to the delivery of environmental approval and management services for a range of projects
• Be an all-round key support person to large projects as well as take responsibility for your own projects
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice on best‑practice principles to clients and internal SLR teams
• Build, maintain and enhance strong working relationships with our clients and internal SLR team members, particularly, across other technical discipline
• Deliver the best possible outcome for clients with a focus on quality
• Assist with the preparation of proposals
• Delivering clear and precise, high-quality reports
• Occasionally travel for field assessments, site inspections and project familiarisation activities

Experience

You will also possess the following skills:

• A professional qualification in environmental science or engineering or other relevant degree
• A minimum 6 years' + experience at a professional level
• A strong consulting mindset
• Experience delivering environmental and management services
• Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables on competing timeframes
• A clear, concise and professional writing style
• Adaptable, fast paced and self-motivated
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia.

Our Benefits

We are most proud of our diverse, friendly and expert team, who work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients.

Whether you’re enjoying our flexible hybrid work environment, needing support studying whilst working, or at that time in your life where a supportive and generous parental leave scheme is key…   Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

You can find a comprehensive list here.

Next Steps

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.

If joining a global consultancy with a strong footprint in Australia, excellent culture and uncapped career potential excited you, apply now.



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.

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