The position

To join and support our growing consulting team, we are looking for an excellent Environmental Consultant to join our MRA team in our Melbourne office. Candidates should have a background in environmental science or engineering and a strong and genuine interest with substantialised experience in the waste and recycling industry.

What you can expect

You will support our dynamic and multidisciplinary team of professionals, including engineers, scientists, economists, planners, lawyers, social scientists and educators in the delivery of quality project outcomes for our clients. You can expect to be working in a team on projects for the private and the government sectors. You can expect to deliver small- and large-scale projects across MRA’s services portfolio, including Strategy, Commercial, Auditing, Organics, Education and Planning as well as stakeholder management, and client liaising.

You can also expect to be challenged - we work in a fast-paced environment and often there are many balls to juggle.

You need to be resilient, flexible and able to prioritise and multitask as the role entails:

• Report writing and delivering of projects
• Research (e.g. Into legislation, technology types)
• Data collection, analysis and reporting
• Leading or assisting bid managers to compile bids and proposals for future work
• Development of project management skills
• Working with stakeholders and communities to gain greater understanding and deliver the best outcomes for them

Key capacities and Required skills

• Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering or relevant degree in Science or Environment
• Min. 2-3 years experience in the waste and resource recovery sector or related sector
• Understanding of waste regulations and classifications
• Interest in sustainability and waste management
• Profound and professional communication skills
• Very strong report writing skills
• Proficient in Excel and its use to develop basic models and process data and statistical data
• Ability to work in an innovative manner
• Ability to work in a team
• Experience in aspects of waste management (preferred)

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Assisting the MRA team in:
  • Delivering projects on time and budget and to highest quality standards
  • Compiling tenders and proposals for future work
  • Drafting and finalising project reports and analytical models
  • Research (e.g. Into legislation, waste management, waste policy)
• Participating in other project activities including but not limited to:
  • Working in the field under the supervision of a project manager or audit supervisor
  • Attending meetings and taking notes
  • Developing and sharing expertise in the areas of environmental reporting and waste management
• Working with the broader MRA team to:
  • Assist with time-sensitive projects or proposals
  • Assist with research and business development for waste and recycling

About you

As an MRA team member you will be expected to:

• Use your project work as an opportunity to develop a sound understanding of the waste industry (through background reading, reading current publications, attending relevant seminars etc. where advised)
• Attend fortnightly team meetings
• Show a positive attitude to taking on work
• Be a self-starter and enthusiastic to learn
• Be able to work independently

Method of working

You will gain experience across all the units within MRA. You will be required to undertake this work through:

• Liaison with MRA staff either over the phone or face to face or via email
• Summarising qualitative and quantitative research in text documents
• Writing, editing and formatting documents in Microsoft Word
• Use of Excel to assist with project management and calculations
• Active participation in project activities

What MRA can offer you

• Fast-tracked career progression to senior position
• Competitive salary with room for progression
• Excellent experience to assist with career progression
• Opportunity to learn from industry experts
• A committed, professional team environment
• A career in sustainability

This is a great opportunity for someone who has some experience, is able to work independently and who wants to make a real difference improving resource efficiency and waste management systems.

For further information and confidential discussion, email [email protected] using the subject line: Environmental Consultant enquiry via EthicalJobs or call our office on 02 8541 6169.

About MRA Consulting Group

MRA Consulting Group (MRA) is recognised nationally as Australia's leading boutique waste management consulting firm - specialising in all aspects of business and policy reform. MRA was named Australia's 'Best Small Consultancy' by Inside Waste readers in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021.