Environmental Consultant

• Permanent position based in Bunbury | Diverse portfolio of work
• Competitive remuneration | Flexible working hours | Friendly and supportive team
• Health and wellness benefits | Professional development opportunities
  
  

About The Role

Are you looking for a role that offers variety, challenge and the opportunity to make an impact in the Southwest region as a next step in your career? We are seeking someone early in their environmental professional career to work with our highly regarded Bunbury team. The role will be diverse, working primarily in bushfire management with some environmental assessment and approvals. Project management and regular client liaison will be key to the role. You will also be actively participating in activities that contribute to great environmental outcomes for our clients, the future development of the business and your own career.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Undertake and/or assist with desktop and on-ground site inspections.
• Prepare a range of bushfire and environmental assessment and reporting outputs to support our clients’ needs from site due diligence and constraints analysis to planning and approvals and risk management.
• Conduct site inspections with or without supervision to inform opportunities and constraints assessments, Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessments, Bushfire Hazard Level (BHL) assessments, Bushfire Management Plans (BMPs), emergency management planning, bushfire risk management plans and compliance audit reports.
• Work towards or apply relevant WA bushfire policy (SPP 3.7 Bushfire), guidelines (Planning for Bushfire Guidelines) and standards (AS3959-2018 Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas).
• Assess the environmental attributes, settings and constraints for development projects across WA and identify practical and sustainable solutions for our clients.
• Interpret Commonwealth and State legislation, government policy, standards and guidelines to deliver tailored approvals strategies and outcomes for major projects.
• Deliver high-quality approval applications and technical reports consistent with relevant guidance to support environmental and planning approval requirements.
• Develop relationships with clients and ensure high quality customer service throughout projects.
• Prepare proposals, ensuring accurate cost calculations and appropriate scoping.
• Manage projects in line with client and company expectations.
• Collaborate on business development initiatives that contribute to company growth.
  
  

About You

You will be early in your environmental professional career with at least 2 years’ experience in environmental management, assessment or approvals or with prior experience in or a desire to move into bushfire management planning. You will also have:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or Engineering, with an understanding of natural resource management and environmental sciences.
• Previous experience working in environmental assessments and approvals and/or bushfire assessment and management in consulting or industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to scientifically analyse and write accurate reports and complex proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships and manage projects effectively, as well as the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• A motivated team player who enjoys working with a close-knit group of professionals.
• Full drivers’ licence, and willingness to obtain a police and medical clearance.
• Desirable experience includes:
• Level 1 (keen on working towards Level 2 accreditation) or Level 2 BPAD accreditation
• Some understanding of relevant environmental legislation (state and federal), as well as state bushfire planning legislation and the ability to apply these strategically to a wide range of planning proposals.
  
  

Why work for JBS&G?

Skills

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. At JBS&G we value our employees and their careers, and actively seek opportunities for them to develop their skills and progress their careers. We also offer:

• A fun and friendly work environment with regular social events
• Mentoring programs and industry memberships
• 50hr professional development time and progression pathways
• Purchase leave schemes
• 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
• Opportunity to participate in our work with Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Bunbury
• Strong social and environmental ethos
• EAP & internal Mental Health Officers
  
  

About JBS&G

JBS&G is a leading and 100% employee-owned environmental consultancy, founded in 1996 and now expanding rapidly across Australia. We are knowledgeable and trusted specialists that value their staff and innovation which results in exceptional outcomes for our clients. We've played integral roles in diverse projects across Australia, and our services include contamination assessment and remediation, auditing and compliance; environmental assessment and approvals; hygiene and hazardous materials; environmental due diligence and liability; bushfire management; and stakeholder and risk management. With a team of over 300 experts, offices across Australia, and a strong reputation for innovation and quality, we're seeking dynamic professionals to join our growing team.

How To Apply

If this opportunity interests you, please click Apply now. For any questions, please contact Zac Cockerill in our Bunbury team on 08 9380 3100. Please include your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your suitability for the position. To be eligible to apply, you must already have an appropriate Australian work visa.

JBS&G does not accept unsolicited agency-referred applications.