JBS&G - An Independent Accredited Environmental Consultancy
Senior Environmental Consultant
To be a climate positive organisation, offsetting our carbon footprint through a variety of internal staff driven initiatives to reduce emissions as well as supporting climate positive projects in Australia and around the world.
Consulting and Professional Services
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Senior · A role for someone with advanced knowledge and skills. May involve mentoring, leading others or specialisation. Typically at least 5 years of experience.
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Why JBS&G - An Independent Accredited Environmental Consultancy
JBS&G is a national environmental consultancy that’s been in the game for more than 25 years, currently employing more than 250 professionals across Australia. We offer a range of environmental services including contaminated land assessment, groundwater remediation, environmental assessment and approvals, fire management, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement and ESG. We have a reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes in our chosen fields, and this is reflected in the scale of the company’s projects across all of Australia and overseas.
About the role
About the role We are seeking a Senior to Associate level Environmental Consultant with 8+ years’ experience to join our talented Assessments and Approvals team in Melbourne, to help deliver a growing and varied pipeline of exciting new and ongoing projects. Joining our southern region approvals team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our experienced and multi-disciplinary approvals team at all levels of the company, with opportunities to enhance your professional network with our national team and clients and contribute to some of the most exciting project approvals in the country. You will also regularly interact and work with State and Commonwealth regulatory agencies. You will manage and deliver assessment and approvals projects for our clients, including the preparation of proposals, referral and approval documentation, internal reviews, schedule and budget management and subcontractor and client liaison. Tasks and responsibilities
- The delivery of high-quality approval applications and technical reports to support environmental and planning approval requirements.
- Prepare proposals, referral and approval documentation.
- Schedule, budget and project management.
- Liaison with subcontractors and clients.
- Work closely with State and Commonwealth regulatory agencies.
About you
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in environmental assessments and approvals in Victoria.
- A relevant degree in environmental science, planning, law, or similar, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience managing clients, projects and teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to high standard.
- Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
- A fun and positive outlook who enjoys collaborative working.
Why work for JBS&G? JBS&G has a culture of ‘Care and Trust’, which is reflected in our values and the way we treat each other, the way we contribute to the success of the company, the way we look after our employees and the way we engage with our clients. We also offer
- Fun and friendly work environment with regular team events
- Mentoring programs and industry memberships
- 50hr professional development time and clear development pathways
- Purchased leave scheme
- Employee Share Scheme
- Gender neutral paid parental leave
- Subsidised gym memberships and other wellness incentives
- Competitive remuneration and smartphone allowance
- Annual free skin check ups
- Support towards industry recognised qualifications
- Corporate philanthropic program
- Strong social and environmental ethos
- EAP & internal Mental Health Officers
What you'll be responsible for
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Audit Recommendations
Participate in the formulation of recommendations to clients based on audit findings
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Audit Procedures
Conduct supervised audit tests and procedures to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence
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Communication with Clients
Communicate with clients to obtain information and respond to their queries related to the audit
Skills you'll need
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Prioritization
Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions
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Decision Making
Considers the costs and benefits of potential actions and determines the most appropriate one
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Numerical problem solving
Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems
Meet the team
