ERM Australia is looking for early career consultants who are inquisitive, inspired, bring a new way of thinking, who can challenge the status quo to address the sustainability challenges facing businesses around the world and who want to work with companies that are leading the change. ERM is in the business of sustainability shaping a sustainable future with the world’s leading organisations. As an early career consultant, you will kick start your career in the world’s largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, supporting Australian and global clients on climate strategy and emissions accounting. During your career at ERM, you will have unrivalled professional development opportunities, made possible by the breadth and complexity of projects our clients trust us to deliver, from operations in more than 40 countries. We offer a career path and training that supports both your technical and consulting development. Our public and private sector clients operate across a range of industries and stakeholders that present significant environmental and social sustainability issues and opportunities. The role provides the opportunity to work with the world’s leading organisations to help solve some of the most challenging sustainability issues that our clients face globally. Some of our clients operate in fields such as Renewable Energy, Resources, Chemicals, Power, and Technology. Many face challenges as they look to reduce their GHG emissions, manage risks posed by climate change and move towards a circular economy. We as an organisation support our clients with facing their challenges as they look to optimise their environmental, safety and social performance, while also maximising positive impact and navigating societal and economic sustainability challenges. We help organisations with climate change and sustainability strategy, including climate risk assessment, scenario analysis and resilience strategy. We also support them in deriving meaning from complex datasets, including carbon emissions, to support compliance and strategic priorities. If you are motivated and up for the challenge, we have vacancies in our Melbourne office. Our Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change teams are looking for candidates who have interest in the following topics: Carbon emissions accounting, analytics and reporting Climate risk, resilience and adaptation Mandatory climate disclosures (e.g., AASB S2) A career at ERM will provide you with: An entrepreneurial and performance driven culture; allowing you the ability to craft your future career. Immediate opportunities to work on large, complex, long-term projects which make impacts at the local, national, and global levels. Engagement with a strong global technical network enabling you to work and learn alongside leading industry professionals. A company with a solid reputation and strong client focus, working with clients in emerging and established markets creating sustainable plans to deliver growth. Your first 12 months as an entry level employee will include: Access to a buddy who will guide you through life at ERM and support your development and career aspirations. Comprehensive onboarding program to ensure you have all the tools to hit the ground running as a consultant at ERM. Core consulting skills training (face-to-face and e-learning) to build your key capabilities. Getting straight to work – access to exciting projects and clients to put your skill into action! Some key attributes for success: Relevant tertiary education in climate or environmental science Experience in (or demonstrated interest in) Australian climate policy and regulations through coursework, internships, research, or applied projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with the ability to quickly get across new systems. Ability to multi-task, handling multiple project assignments with strict deadlines. Demonstrated analytical skills with excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to understand complex numerical information and use it to tell a story in reports. Strong motivation and willingness to be flexible across different technical disciplines. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to confidently engage and consult with internal and external stakeholders. Strong commitment to safety; ability to follow established health and safety protocols. Highly desirable Prior consulting experience Experience with data visualisation tools (eg. PowerBI) Experience in Python or R Experience in GIS mapping tools Knowledge of climate risk assessments (physical and transition risks) and scenario analysis Familiarity with emissions accounting and modelling, including Australian emissions regulations/process (e.g. National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) or Greenhouse Gas Protocol) If you are interested in an outstanding opportunity to join ERM, please apply to this Job Advert where you will be asked to complete a short application form. We look forward to receiving your application! At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage Explore All Open Roles Explore Early Careers Roles Explore Experienced Professional Roles Explore Partnership Roles Quick guides for accessing and managing your ERM Candidate Home account. Create a New Candidate Account Reset Your Candidate Home Password Processing Notice

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