Job Details: Graduate Environmental Consultant – Mackay

Job Title: Graduate Environmental Consultant

Vacancy No: VN4030

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

About the business and the role
SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd (SLR) is an employee-controlled international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Environmental Consultant to join our internationally recognised Environmental Management, Permitting & Compliance team, from our established Mackay office.

Articulate, motivated and reliable, you will have 0-2 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 a range of project work whilst learning from this experienced team and developing client relationships throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include:

- Building and maintaining effective relationships with our clients and internal SLR team members
- Assisting with compliance auditing and reporting
- Assisting with Environmental Authority amendments
- Assisting with the development of environmental management plans for mining and industrial projects
- Assisting with and coordinating the delivery of Mine Rehabilitation and Closure Plans and Estimated Rehabilitation Cost calculations
- Undertaking environmental monitoring and sampling for clients within the Mackay and Coalfields region across a range of areas such as surface water, groundwater, dust, traffic and more
- Working within and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across a range of sectors
- Delivering transparent and precise, high-quality reports

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
- 0-2 years + experience in Environmental Science, preferably in Consulting.
- Knowledge of QLD and National environmental legislation and policies, standards, and guidelines
- Experience in the regulatory, mining, infrastructure, power and/or agribusiness sectors is highly valued but not a prerequisite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Excel and GIS software.
- Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia.

Benefits:
Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:

- Hybrid work model (in-office & from home) – you choose where you work best.
- Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.
- Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 14 weeks primary carer and 6 weeks secondary carer leave. As well as options for an additional 8 weeks leave if you become the primary carer within the first 18 Months.
- Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and to 2 professional memberships subsidised by SLR. If you are a graduate, take part in our National Graduate program.
- Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
- Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates.
- Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease) and an online corporate uniform shop with individualised annual budget.

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📌 Graduate Environmental Consultant – Mackay
🏢 Geoscience Ireland
📍 Mackay