Position Vacant – Circular Economy specialist
What you can expect
MRA’s success has been built on the skills and experience of a multidisciplinary team of professionals, which includes engineers, scientists, economists, planners, lawyers, social scientists and educators. The team shares 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 the government sectors.
Key capacities and skills
- Experience in circular economy practice, such as closed loop, waste avoidance and recycling
- Bachelor (Honours) or Master degree in Environmental Science or Engineering or relevant degree in environmental science/management, engineering or planning
- Strong commercial and business development skills, coupled with a track record of identifying and securing new work, as well as supporting and leading complex proposals and consultancy projects
- Professional communication skills, and experience of collaborating with diverse stakeholders / audiences and facilitating agreement between conflicting parties
- Possesses a good network of contacts across NSW, Victoria and/or Queensland at management and/or operational level and ideally be recognised as an industry leader
- An ability to build relationships internally and externally
- Business acumen and understanding of the fundamentals of a consulting business
- Flexible approach, including willingness and ability to work on a wide range of topics
- Data analysis and modelling experience
- Excellent report writing skills
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Deliver quality projects on time and on budget
- Grow Circular Economy business
- Attend the MRA office
- Expand knowledge of areas outside your expertise
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
- 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
- To show a positive attitude to taking on work
- Self-starter and enthusiastic to learn
What MRA can offer you
- Working with a great group of people with similar passions and motivations
- Ability to work on projects which improve environmental outcomes for councils, investors and businesses
- The opportunity to work across disciplines with MRA (e.g. strategy, planning, organics and grants) on a range of project types
- Training, mentoring and support to develop your career at MRA and beyond
- Opportunity to learn from industry experts and through involvement on a wide range of projects
- A committed, professional team environment
- A career in sustainability
- Access to flexible working
MRA is Australia’s leading independent waste and resource recovery consultancy. With a team of 35 (FTE) employees, MRA has the knowledge and passion to deliver projects for government, private and non-for-profit clients to create a more sustainable world. MRA is focused on attracting, retaining and developing people. At MRA’s core we are a people business, and we appreciate the value of our people, clients and projects we are delivering.
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 improving resource efficiency and waste management systems in Australia. Circular Economy of all levels are encouraged to apply.
Applications
For further information and confidential discussion, email Zoe Watkins on [email protected] or call our office on 02 8541 6169.
