Environmental Consultant

Senversa Pty Ltd is an Australian employee-owned environmental consulting firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane.  Our team is committed to delivering high quality environmental advice to our clients and while providing a supportive and dynamic environment for our staff. 

Our Environmental Management & Approvals (EM&A) team has seen remarkable growth since its inception 6 years ago. We aim to help clients embed robust environmental risk management practices, as these avoid the future costs and disruption associated with pollution incidences, contamination clean-up, or regulatory actions for non-compliance.  

The team is looking for a passionate and creative Consultant to join our high-performing team, to be based in Adelaide and help shape our continued success. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team delivering a wide variety of projects to the public and private sector; and the chance to help shape the EM&A team’s ongoing growth and direction. 

Why Senversa?

• Senversa is 100% employee owned, is a certified B Corporation, carbon neutral and a DCA Inclusive Workplace, recognising that we constantly strive to make a positive impact across our staff, clients, suppliers, community and the environment.

• Annual leave allowance (up to 30 days).

• Public holidays swap - in recognition of individual cultural or personal beliefs.

• Salary sacrifice options.

• 50/50 Hybrid Working Policy (Adelaide Office).

• Health and mobile phone reimbursements.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Salary Continuance Insurance.

So, what will you do?

Delivery and contribution to quality environmental management, approvals and
sustainability
services, including: 

• State-based environmental permits, licences and approvals and regulatory advice.
  

• Commonwealth environmental approvals, e.g. under the Cth
  
  Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act  

• Environmental impact assessment, risk management and environmental management. 

• Multidisciplinary environmental and resources assessments and audits including compliance and environmental due diligence. 

• Climate risk and opportunities assessment, carbon accounting, and preparation of sustainability reports (mandatory and voluntary).

• Strategic sustainability advice, including target setting, decarbonisation, and
  transition
  planning.

• Technical solutions to clients, which may include waste and resources advisory and extractive industry services, monitoring and audit plans, data interpretation, compliance advice or other topics relevant to your experience.  

• Contribute to enhancing and building upon the positive reputation of Senversa nationally. 

• Contribute to supporting the values of Senversa, particularly in the fields of client delivery, quality, technical leadership, sustainability and safety. 

• Contribute to the development and growth of the national EM&A team and the broader Senversa team. 

• Support our cultural values and consultative leadership style, including values on safety and sustainability. 

What you will bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, environmental engineering, science, sustainability, planning or other disciplines relevant to environmental management and approvals.

• Between 8-10 years’
  experience in sustainability, environmental approvals, management and compliance, preferably within a consulting environment.

• Strong knowledge of local, State and National environmental standards and guidelines.

• Experience or interest in developing skills in greenhouse gas accounting, climate-related risk assessments
  and sustainability reporting.

• Project management skills, including scheduling, coordination
  and project financial management.
  
• Strong lateral thinking, problem solving and team working abilities.

• Ability to meet deadlines, a self-starter and highly motivated.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with peers and clients.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Full Australian working rights.
  

• Valid Australian drivers licence.

If you are poised to take the next step in your career, please apply below with your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and career goals.