About the job

This is a full-time position, with a preferred start date of 11 January 2027.

About Us

Gurru is a fast-growing tech and advisory business at the intersection of ESG, waste, and facilities management. We partner with many of Australia’s largest commercial property owners, facilities managers and cleaning companies, working across premium office precincts and landmark assets as well as supporting client portfolios across different sectors to deliver real sustainability impact.

Our Bintracker platform provides industry-leading data analysis and reporting, while our innovative hardware solutions deliver accurate, granular, and automated insights. Alongside our technology, our advisory services offer practical solutions across service optimisation, waste audits, reduction and diversion strategies, tenant engagement, and formal assessments at the portfolio level.

This combination of technology and expertise is driving rapid growth, and we’re looking for our next Junior Waste Consultant to join our team!

Role Overview The Junior Waste Consultant supports the delivery of data driven waste, recycling and circularity projects across multiple client portfolios. The role has a strong focus on data analysis, reporting and management, with targeted exposure to on-site audits and stakeholder engagement.

Working closely with a Senior Consultant, the role contributes to accurate reporting, portfolio insights and evidence-based recommendations for clients.

Qualifications & Experience

We’re looking for someone who:

· Holds a degree in environmental science/management, sustainability, or a related field (essential)

· Has 0–2 years of relevant work experience or is a strong graduate with a data focused skill set.

· Demonstrates strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and adaptability in learning new platforms, with an interest in data analysis and reporting.





· Is comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a Senior Consultant and the wider Gurru team.

· Has a genuine passion for the waste and recycling industry.

· Is eager to learn, takes initiative and keen to build their consulting and data capability.

Key Responsibilities In this role, you’ll work directly with a Senior Consultant to deliver portfolio-level insights and strategies, guiding clients on waste reduction, reporting, and circularity initiatives across multiple assets and tenants.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

· Support project delivery across multiple client accounts under the guidance of a Senior Consultant

· Assist with analysis of waste and performance data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities, and contribute insights to inform client recommendations

· Delivery of consulting services: draft reports, presentations and supporting materials in line with templates and guidance

· Portfolio and client administration: data validation, reporting, communication, and ad hoc projects

· In office waste audits at commercial properties (primarily sites in Sydney, with occasional interstate travel) and other activities like engagement and education with stakeholders during peak periods.

What We Offer

· Flexibility: We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, with the role primarily based from home and the option to work from our Sydney office.

· Career growth & development: A defined pathway to Consultant and further development support.

· Variety: The role spans data analysis, client management, and reporting.

· Global outlook: Gurru already has an international footprint and is planning further expansion, creating future opportunities to work beyond Australia.

· Impact: Partner with Australia’s most prominent property owners and premium office precincts, delivering strategies that cut waste and boost circularity outcomes.

📌 Junior Waste Consultant (Sydney)
🏢 Gurru
📍 Sydney