Position Vacant – Graduate Consultant in Sydney

The position

Build your career with Australia’s largest and most respected environmental consultancy working in sustainable resource management, waste management and the circular economy.

We are looking for a recent graduate or professional with 1-3 years of relevant experience who is eager to contribute to meaningful work in a rapidly growing sector.

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What you can expect

MRA’s success has been built on the skills and experience of a multidisciplinary team of professionals, whichincludes engineers, scientists, economists, planners, lawyers, social scientists and educators. The teamshares a common focus, delivering quality project outcomes for our clients. This focus has meant that MRA maintains a position at the forefront of Australian waste and recycling management practices, working on key and innovative projects. You will join a dynamic team, working closely with our Managing Director and staff on projects for the private and government sectors which bring about actionable change and contribute towards mitigation of climate change

Key capacities and skills

• Bachelor (Honours) or Master degree in Environmental Science or Engineering or relevant degree in environmental science/management, engineering or planning
• Interest in circular economy, resource recovery and waste management
• Data analysis and modelling skills (preferred)
• Strong excel skills
• Profound and professional communication skills
• Legal / contracts and legislation (optional)
• Very strong report writing skills
• Ability to work in an innovative manner
• Ability to work in a team
• Enthusiasm to work on a variety of projects

Responsibilities

You can 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
• Audits and site assessment
• Participation in industry organisations and events.

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 (throughbackground reading, reading current publications, attending relevant seminars etc. where advised)
• Attend fortnightly team meetings
• Ensure you have the information you require to undertake any work given to you and to inform the project manager or business director where you are unsure
• Self-starter and enthusiastic to learn

What MRA can offer you:

• Excellent experience to assist with career progression
• Opportunity to learn from industry experts
• Challenging and interesting projects in waste management and resource recovery
• Autonomy within the parameters of the workplace environment
• A committed, professional team 
• A career in sustainability
• Access to flexible working arrangements

MRA values employees and their health and wellbeing. All of our employees are entitled to:

• Volunteer Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Parental leave equal opportunity for both partners
• Flexible Work

MRA values diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. This is supported by our:

• Diversity and Inclusion Policy
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy
• Bullying and Harassment Policy

Graduate roles usually last a period of 12 months, with progression to consultant following a performance review.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered, based on your skills and experience.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is a self-starter and who wants to make a real difference im-proving resource efficiency and waste management systems.

Applications

For further information and confidential discussion, email Zoe Watkins on office@mraconsulting.com.au or call our office on 02 8541 6169.