Position Vacant – Graduate Consultant in Sydney

The position

To support our growing consulting team, we are looking for an excellent Graduate Environmental Consultant to join our consulting team in Sydney.

Candidates should have a strong and genuine interest in the waste and recycling industry in Australia and preferably work experience in waste or with an environmental scientist, planning, economics, or engineering background.

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

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

• Bachelor (Honours) or Master’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering or relevant degree in environmental science/management, engineering or planning
• Experience in aspects of waste management
• Interest in sustainability and waste management
• Data analysis and modelling skills
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Profound and professional communication skills
• Very strong report writing skills
• Ability to work in an innovative manner
• Ability to work in a team

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:

• Assisting project managers in:
  • Research (e.g. Into legislation, technology types)
  • Data collection, incl. field work
  • Data analysis
  • Drafting and finalising reports
  • Assisting bid managers to compile bids and proposals for future work
• Participating in project activities including but not limited to:
  • Working in the field under the supervision of the project manager or audit coordinator
  • Develop in an area of waste management

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 regular 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
• Show a positive attitude to taking on work, subject to your availability (and university commitments if relevant)
• Show a positive attitude to taking on work
• Be a 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 Sumaiya on info@mraconsulting.com.au or call our office on 02 8541 6169.