About the Business and Role
At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen.
SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With 1200+ staff in APAC alone, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.
SLR has a opportunity for an entry-level/graduate to join our Occupational Hygiene and Hazardous Materials (OHHM) team as a HAZMAT Consultant. This is a full-time position based out of our Sydney office, where you will be working with a great local team as well as collaborating with a wider team in other locations throughout Australia.
This role will suit entry level candidates that although may not have direct experience in the industry, have an interest or are keen to build a career in consulting alongside a team of industry leaders and work on the field, meet clients and develop technically.
Responsibilities
- Asbestos Clearance Inspections
- Asbestos Inspections, Sampling and Surveying
- Asbestos Air Monitoring and Fibre Counting (with NATA training provided)
- Occupational exposure monitoring for hazards including dust, diesel particulate matter, welding fumes, noise, asbestos fibres and chemicals.
- Developing sampling plans.
- Respirator and hearing protection fit testing.
- Reviewing sample data and entering it into company databases.
- Conducting field task observations.
- Providing accurate and reliable data for technical reports and proposals.
- Contributing to SLR projects.
- Regional travel will be required.
Skills and Experience
- Ability to travel regularly and be flexible with work arrangements.
- Resource and/or heavy industry experience or exposure through study.
- A valid driver's licence (a C class manual drivers’ licence is advantageous).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Competent computer skills in Microsoft, particularly Excel and Word.
- The ability to work well autonomously and under supervision.
- Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia.
- You will have keen interest in OHHM and be driven to continue ongoing learning and development where SLR will support training to support your progression.
Desirable
- Able to communicate information to technical and non-technical personnel
- Experience working on a mine site
- Experience with asbestos management and/or removal
- Qualifications in Occupational Hygiene, Chemistry, OHS, Science, Nursing/Medical and/or Environmental disciplines.
Our Benefits
We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcomes. We recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
You can find a comprehensive list here.
Next Steps
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.
Skills Required
- Ability to travel regularly and remain flexible with work arrangements
- Valid driver's licence; C class manual licence advantageous
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Competent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to work autonomously and under supervision
- Australian citizenship or valid rights to work in Australia
- Interest in occupational hygiene and hazardous materials, with commitment to ongoing learning
- Resource or heavy industry experience or study exposure
- Experience working on a mine site
- Experience with asbestos management or removal
- Qualifications in Occupational Hygiene, Chemistry, OHS, Science, Nursing, Medical, or Environmental disciplines
SLR Consulting Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SLR Consulting and has not been reviewed or approved by SLR Consulting.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and orthodontia with HSA/FSA options. Company‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program further strengthen the core package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) (or regional equivalent) with company matching is a standard component and is repeatedly listed across roles. This provides structured retirement support alongside core benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO accrual paired with a set of paid holidays is a recurring element, with some regions also offering buy/sell leave and enhanced family leave. These provisions signal meaningful time‑off flexibility in several markets.
SLR Consulting Insights
What We Do
SLR Consulting is a leading global environmental and sustainability advisory business dedicated to 'Making Sustainability Happen.' The company provides bespoke strategic and technical expertise to address complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. It partners with clients across diverse sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial technology, delivering tailored solutions across the full project lifecycle from strategy and design to compliance and remediation.
