Environmental Consultant (ESG Due Diligence and EHS Compliance)

Melbourne, AustraliaFull-timePosted Jul 28, 2026

As part of the continued growth of our Mergers & Acquisitions and Sustainable Operations team, ERM has an opportunity for a consultant to join our global firm, which has Sustainability at its heart.

Our clients are under increasing pressure to prioritise the environment, health, safety and social performance and reduce operational risk while remaining competitive. You will work as part of a team that helps our clients respond to these demands and turn sustainability from a necesary cost to a value creator.

You will join a national team working alongside some of Australia's leading technical experts on a portfolio of opportunities that spans ESG due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, ESG / EHS advice and services aligned to the sustainable operation of the world’s leading organisations.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

In this fast-paced and dynamic role you will be involved in multidisciplinary projects across a broad range of ERM clients with a high degree of autonomy. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing technical reports;

  • Conducting site visits, including EHS audits;

  • Being a key part of large multidisciplinary project teams;

  • Establishing strong working relationships with clients through project delivery; and

  • Building a strong network of resources by nurturing working relationships within ERM and participating in global technical communities.

ABOUT YOU:

We’re looking for a team player with strong interpersonal skills who thrives on variety. Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

  • Degree qualified in science, engineering or environmental management (or equivalent), with EHS qualifications a bonus;

  • A proven track record in ESG/Sustainability consulting;

  • Environmental/ESG due diligence and/or EHS compliance experience (1 to 3 years);

  • Exposure to ESG aspects of mergers and acquisitions, asset divestment, project finance, private equity, liability assessment and transaction advisory is desirable;

  • Solid commercial acumen, business development and project management skills;

  • A total commitment to health and safety;

  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), with experience writing proposals;

  • The ability to manage competing priorities and to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines;

  • An interest in travel, both within Australia and internationally; and

  • Current driving license.

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM beliefs that include Together we Challenge, Expertise is our Superpower, and Impact Ignites us.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.

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