Sustainability Consultant | open to locations across Qld - Cairns, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane

Arup

  • Brisbane, QLD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Joining ArupArup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.Join Arup's Sustainability team and help deliver impactful infrastructure projects through strategic sustainability integration. Your primary responsibility will be supporting projects pursuing IS ratings, while working closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to shape future-ready solutions.The Opportunity
  • Support the delivery of Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) ratings across transport, energy, and water projects
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate sustainability across all project stages
  • Author and review technical reports covering topics like circular economy, carbon, water, and social impact
  • Represent Arup in external meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and support the development of junior team membersAt Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.Is this role right for you?
  • A degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Science or a related field
  • Minimum 4 years' experience in infrastructure sustainability consulting, with IS rating scheme knowledge essential
  • Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Understanding of decarbonisation policy, climate risk assessment, and sustainability-related legislation in Queensland and Australia
  • A collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and team leadership
What we offer youAt Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:
  • Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
  • Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
  • Paid parental leave for the non-primary carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave of up to 16 weeks if you later become the primary carer (any leave taken at the time will be deducted from the total 16-week parental leave benefit).
  • Birthday leave
  • Annual leave loading
  • Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
  • International mobility opportunities
  • Insurances (life & income protection)
  • Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
  • Novated car lease
  • Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.
Different people, shared valuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.Our Application ProcessPlease apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.#LI-RH1

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