Environmental Consultant – Noise

The successful candidate will provide a high-quality service for our clients, undertaking monitoring, modelling and other consulting and research projects in the fields of noise & acoustics.

Our successful candidate will have:

• Unrestricted work rights in Australia an advantage.
• A degree in science or engineering relevant to air quality or noise, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental/Civil Engineering, and/or related Atmospheric/Environmental Science from at least a three-year University degree.
• 0 to 5 years’ experience in noise preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team and a demonstrated strong work ethic.
• Proficient in use of computer program applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, emails, and knowledge of Microsoft Office software package.
• Excellent communication skills and excellent English report writing skills. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to perform multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations to ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• A light vehicle driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake projects and develop management plans for the assessment of noise sources and their impact on the environment.
• Contribute to environmental impact assessments and development applications for a wide range of development projects.
• Propose solutions to technical problems and methods to mitigate environmental impact.
• Provide data on background noise and project impacts to inform planning of management strategies.
• Contribute and undertake tasks for other project managers, supervisor and management team.
• Undertake ambient noise monitoring.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, calibration and repair and arrange for sample analysis.
• Perform entry of data and results into spreadsheets and prepare reports.
• Comply with company policies and procedures including quality assurance and safety procedures, and prepare timesheets and expenses claims on a daily basis.
• Travel to sites as required.
• Provide assistance and undertake tasks as requested by direct supervisor and senior managers.
• Foster good relationships with Clients and meet or exceed their expectations as appropriate.
• Prepare and submit proposals within the time frame requested by the client and follow-up submissions in a timely manner.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of current and emerging noise assessment issues.