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Our specialist Waste and Environmental Infrastructure Advisory team works with government and private sector clients to solve complex challenges across waste and resource recovery, environmental infrastructure, decarbonisation and the circular economy.

About The Role

Leading complex advisory engagements, from strategy and options assessment through to business cases, investment decisions and procurement

Developing infrastructure strategies, roadmaps, feasibility studies and commercial assessments

Overseeing financial and operational modelling, including costs, revenues, pricing, feedstock supply and scenario analysis

Advising clients on funding, ownership, delivery, governance and risk allocation models

Leading procurement strategies, market engagement, tender evaluations and commercial negotiations

Managing project scope, budgets, resourcing, quality and delivery risks

Facilitating workshops and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders

Building trusted relationships with councils, government agencies, utilities, project developers, operators and investors

Supporting proposals, business development activities and the growth of our team





Coaching and mentoring colleagues while contributing to new tools and ways of working

About You You will bring relevant experience from waste and resource recovery, environmental infrastructure, decarbonisation, infrastructure or commercial advisory, government, industry or project development.

You Will Ideally Have

Solid commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to assess project costs, revenues, risks and commercial viability

Experience developing or reviewing financial models, testing assumptions and interpreting results

Exposure to business cases, feasibility studies, infrastructure strategies, procurement or commercial assessments

Demonstrated experience leading projects or workstreams, including managing scope, budgets, resources and delivery

Robust written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a clear and practical way

Confidence engaging with senior clients and stakeholders and facilitating workshops

Experience building client relationships and contributing to proposals or recent business opportunities

A collaborative leadership style and experience mentoring or developing colleagues

Curiosity and openness to using AI and digital tools to improve advisory work, with no prior AI experience required





Experience across areas such as bioenergy, low-carbon fuels, biosolids, biochar, energy from waste, organics processing or recycling will be highly regarded, but is not essential.

Why BDO?

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our inclusive culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2026-2028 Employer Committed to Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at

📌 Senior Manager, Waste (Brisbane)
🏢 BDO in Australia
📍 Brisbane