Sustainability and Resilience Consultant

AECOMs environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance manage impacts and reduce risks including obtaining permits and approvals decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats water quality stakeholder engagement and cultural resources promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

Our Sustainability and Resilience team specialises in helping communities adapt recover and thrive in the face of climate change. We focus on managing physical and transition climate impacts driving sustainable infrastructure development and supporting organisations on their journey to net zero.

We are a passionate team of climate and sustainability specialists working within an organisation creating meaningful change both in Australia and around the globe. We are looking for a professional to join us and contribute to sustainability and climate resilience strategies across our public and private sector clients.

You will collaborate with industry leaders to deliver projects directly with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation Sydney Metro the NSW Government and major asset owners. Because we sit within a global firm you will also have the opportunity to plug into AECOMs enviable pipeline including our role as the delivery partner for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

How youll make a difference

As a member of our Sustainability and Resilience Practice you will be a core part of our multidisciplinary project teams and support a wide variety of clients in both the public and private sectors. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Leading or supporting the delivery of projects in climate risk and adaptation infrastructure sustainability urban and social resilience and net zero carbon management.
• Analysing complex quantitative and qualitative data (including climate projections and modelling) to identify climate-related risks impacts and strategic opportunities for clients.
• Conducting detailed research and technical assessments to inform project recommendations.
• Facilitating client workshops stakeholder engagement and project meetings.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (including engineers planners economists and scientists) to develop innovative practical and sustainable solutions.
• Supporting regulatory approval processes including Environmental Impact Assessments for flagship projects across ANZ.
• Leading the preparation of high-quality reports presentations and client deliverables that communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Championing the integration of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (leveraging AECOMs recent investments in AI) to streamline workflows and enhance climate data analysis.

The work you will be exposed to

The team works across all aspects of the climate resilience and sustainability agendas including:

• Delivering scenario analysis physical and transition risk assessments climate vulnerability assessments and development of innovative digital tools.
• Embedding sustainable principles across the project lifecycle conducting materiality assessments and Infrastructure Sustainability rating assessments for landmark projects like Sydney Metro and Sydney Waters major capital investment programs. We also work with corporates to deliver strategic sustainability advisory.
• Assessing community vulnerability and integrating resilience principles into planning and reconstruction to ensure our communities are resilient to future shocks and stresses.
• Supporting organisations to navigate mandatory and voluntary frameworks specifically focusing on readiness and response to the ASRS AASB NSW Treasury and TNFD disclosures.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive

You are first and foremost a team player with a high level of initiative strong communication skills and demonstrated commercial acumen.

Utilising your experience working in climate risk and resilience and/or sustainability you will have proven ability in project delivery. You are a critical thinker with experience in business development and/or building strong client relationships. Your collaborative approach and willingness to think creatively and innovatively in problem solving for clients will see you succeed in this role.

We are looking for candidates who bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications spanning climate change sustainability environmental engineering/science economics environmental law or similar.
• 3 years sustainability climate resilience experience preferably in a previous consulting role
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary projects working across the project lifecycle meeting project goals and deliverables in a timely manner
• Strong data analysis skills paired with the written and verbal communication skills needed to translate complex findings into clear advice for clients.
• An active interest and experience in digital innovation which may include leveraging artificial intelligence tools automation or advanced analytics to elevate project outcomes.
• Proactive in the development of client relationships business opportunities and delivery of technical excellence

These qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a great fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.  

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us 

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Swap public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time