Senior Environmental Consultant

About SLR and the role 
SLR Consulting is an employee-controlled international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With over 4000 International staff and well over 1000 in APAC,  we provide 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 a driven & experienced Environmental Consultant to join our internationally recognised Environmental Approvals, Management & Closure team, from our established Mackay office. 
 
Articulate, motivated and reliable, you will have 3+ years’ experience in Environmental Consulting. Regulatory and/or mining experience will be viewed favourably but is not required, with the right attitude and aptitude we will provide you with training and guidance.  
 
You will enjoy undertaking project work whilst learning from an experienced team and developing client relationships throughout the region. You will also collaborate on exciting projects and initiatives with the national team and other teams within our multi-disciplinary business. 

Responsibilities 
Your responsibilities will include: 

• Developing, facilitating, and enhancing effective relationships with our clients and internal SLR team members 

• Mine Rehabilitation and Closure Plans 

• Plans of Operations/Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plans 

• Environment management & ESG 

• Mining approvals 

• Providing advice regarding best practice environmental impact assessment and management principles to clients and internal SLR team members 

• Working within and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across a range of sectors 

• Delivering clear and precise, high quality reports 

• Occasional travel to undertake field studies 

Experience 
To be successful in this role, you will be a positive and engaging character with a great sense of humour as well as have: 

• A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field 

• 3 years + experience in Environmental Science, preferably in Consulting.   

• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects. 

• Working knowledge of QLD environmental legislation and policies, standards, and guidelines 

• Experience in the mining, infrastructure, power and/or agribusiness sectors is highly valued but not a prerequisite. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Experience with Consulting software and intermediate-advanced excel skills.  

• Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia. 

Our Benefits 

The benefit we are most proud of is our experienced and supportive team at SLR working together to deliver value for our clients. But whether you’re enjoying our flexible working arrangements, accessing “The Hive” for discounts on 1000’s or major retailers, or taking advance of study leave to level up your quals… Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.  

You can find a comprehensive list here.  

Next Steps 

 
Our local team in Mackay are supportive, friendly, and experts in their field. If you are interested in joining them – apply now!