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 1000+ staff in APAC alone, we are proud to 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.
As a Senior Bushfire Consultant, you will join a team of 13 specialist CFD, Wind and Energy consultants across the east coast of Australia to deliver projects and grow the business. This is a permanent full-time role with a preference to be based out of our Sydney office.
Our team works on a wide variety of interesting projects including impact assessments, sustainability management plans, renewable energy projects and risk assessment amongst others. These projects span Australia, New Zealand, PNG and the Pacific Islands.
Responsibilities
- Assess bushfire hazards affecting developments and infrastructure especially BESS's.
- Analyse bushfire behaviour, fire science, vegetation types, fuel loads, slope, topography, and weather influences.
- Conduct site inspections and field assessments.
- Undertake Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessments in accordance with AS 3959 Construction of Buildings in Bushfire-Prone Areas.
- Determine BAL ratings from BAL-LOW through to BAL-FZ.
- Provide recommendations on bushfire construction requirements and mitigation measures.
- Prepare: Bushfire Assessment Reports (BARs), Bushfire Management Statements, Bushfire Emergency Management Plans
- Ensure compliance with: Rural Fires Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Planning for Bush Fire Protection (PBP)
- Liaise with councils, NSW Rural Fire Service, planners, and other stakeholders.
- Utilise GIS and spatial mapping tools including ArcGIS, QGIS, Nearmap
- Produce bushfire constraint maps, spatial analysis, and supporting technical documentation.
Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to prepare clear, defensible reports for councils, developers, architects, homeowners, and regulatory authorities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
- Experience in the field across: site inspections, GPS data collection, terrain and access assessments, site photography and documentation and vegetation survey
Strong understanding of:
- Bushfire planning and assessment frameworks
- Asset Protection Zones (APZs)
- Hazard reduction burning
- Land management practices
- Biodiversity constraints
- Ecology and vegetation classification
Experience within one or more of the following sectors will be highly regarded:
- NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)
- Environmental Consulting
- Urban Planning Consultancies
- Emergency Management
- Forestry Corporation
Qualifications
Degree qualifications in one of the following disciplines are highly regarded:
- Environmental Science
- Fire Engineering
- Town Planning
Additional certifications and training highly desirable:
- NSW RFS Bushfire Planning Courses
- AFAC Training
- BAL Assessor Training
- GIS Certifications
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. 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
- Assess bushfire hazards affecting developments and infrastructure (including BESS)
- Analyse bushfire behaviour, vegetation types, fuel loads, slope, topography, and weather influences
- Conduct site inspections and field assessments, including GPS data collection and site photography
- Undertake Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessments in accordance with AS 3959
- Determine BAL ratings from BAL-LOW through to BAL-FZ
- Provide recommendations on bushfire construction requirements and mitigation measures
- Prepare Bushfire Assessment Reports, Bushfire Management Statements, and Bushfire Emergency Management Plans
- Ensure compliance with Rural Fires Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, and Planning for Bush Fire Protection (PBP)
- Liaise with councils, NSW Rural Fire Service, planners, and other stakeholders
- Utilise GIS and spatial mapping tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, Nearmap) and produce bushfire constraint maps and spatial analysis
- Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
- Field experience in site inspections, terrain and access assessments, vegetation survey and documentation
- Strong understanding of bushfire planning and assessment frameworks, APZs, hazard reduction burning, land management, biodiversity, ecology and vegetation classification
- Experience within NSW RFS, environmental consulting, urban planning, emergency management or forestry (highly regarded)
- Degree in Environmental Science, Fire Engineering, or Town Planning (highly regarded)
- Additional certifications (NSW RFS Bushfire Planning, AFAC Training, BAL Assessor Training, GIS Certifications)
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.
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