Early Career Consultant - Emissions and Climate

- Support Australian and global clients on climate strategy and emissions accounting.
- Work with clients in Renewable Energy, Resources, Chemicals, Power, and Technology sectors to address sustainability challenges.
- Assist organisations in reducing GHG emissions, managing climate risks, and advancing circular economy initiatives.
- Help clients optimise environmental, safety, and social performance while navigating societal and economic sustainability issues.
- Contribute to climate change and sustainability strategy development, including climate risk assessment, scenario analysis, and resilience strategy.
- Analyze complex datasets, including carbon emissions, to support compliance and strategic priorities.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

- Support Australian and global clients on climate strategy and emissions accounting.
- Work with clients in Renewable Energy, Resources, Chemicals, Power, and Technology sectors to address sustainability challenges.
- Assist organisations in reducing GHG emissions, managing climate risks, and advancing circular economy initiatives.
- Help clients optimise environmental, safety, and social performance while navigating societal and economic sustainability issues.
- Contribute to climate change and sustainability strategy development, including climate risk assessment, scenario analysis, and resilience strategy.
- Analyze complex datasets, including carbon emissions, to support compliance and strategic priorities.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with the following skills and qualifications:

- Relevant tertiary education in science, economics, finance, public policy, law, and/or engineering.
- Experience or demonstrated interest in Australian climate policy and regulations through coursework, internships, research, or applied projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word,



with ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to interpret complex numerical information and present it effectively in reports.
- Motivation and flexibility to work across different technical disciplines.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Confidence in engaging and consulting with internal and external stakeholders.
- Robust commitment to safety and adherence to health and safety protocols.

Additional advantages include:

- Prior consulting experience.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI.
- Familiarity with emissions accounting and modelling.
- Knowledge of Australian emissions regulations and processes (e.g., NGER, Safeguard Mechanism, Clean Energy Regulator, Greenhouse Gas Protocol).
- Understanding of climate risk assessments and scenario analysis.
- Knowledge of supply chain and lifecycle emissions footprints.
- Basic proficiency in Python or R.

Compensation & Benefits

- Entrepreneurial and performance-driven culture enabling career development.
- Opportunities to work on large, complex, long-term projects with local, national, and global impact.
- Engagement with a strong global technical network and leading industry professionals.
- Work with clients in emerging and established markets to create sustainable growth plans.

Training & Development

- Comprehensive onboarding program to equip new consultants with necessary tools.
- Core consulting skills training through face-to-face sessions and e-learning.
- Access to a buddy for guidance and support during the first 12 months.
- Immediate involvement in exciting projects and client work to apply skills.

Career Progression

ERM offers a career path and training supporting both technical and consulting development through diverse projects and client engagements.

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📌 Early Career Consultant - Emissions and Climate (New South Wales)
🏢 Gradaustralia
📍 New South Wales