Principal Sustainability Consultant

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Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management, and development consultancy working with high-profile clients across Australia and globally. We're behind some of Australia's most iconic infrastructural ventures that are transforming the way we live, work, and play.
Your Opportunity
Our Sustainability and Climate Change team in Melbourne is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Principal Consultant with experience across Victoria and New South Wales. The role involves managing complex energy, transport, water, and climate risk projects, providing specialist advice, and driving sustainable practices across sectors, businesses, and government agencies.

Experience in business development activities with new and existing clients
Managing and collaborating on sustainability projects from inception to completion
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to build and manage client relationships internally and externally
Work closely with teams across Mott MacDonald (locally and interstate)
Developing and mentoring team members to grow their technical expertise
Conducting sustainability, carbon, and climate resilience assessments and developing strategies, action plans, and initiatives for government and private sectors

About You

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or similar
Experience in sustainability consulting and advisory roles for government, private sector, and infrastructure projects, including sustainability reporting at corporate and project levels
Proven ability to develop and write high-quality technical content such as proposals, reports, assessments, and advice notes
Knowledge of infrastructure sustainability projects is preferred but not essential
Good understanding of carbon and climate change issues, with the ability to interpret and present complex information clearly
Practical experience with sustainability standards and reporting frameworks (IFRS, SDGs, SBTI, GHG Accounting, ISC, etc.)

Culture & Benefits
Mott MacDonald values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with intersectional identities.

Flexible working environment supporting work-life balance
Insurance benefits including life, personal accident, and salary continuance
Employee resource groups such as the Inclusive Network for Women and CSR initiatives
Annual health checks and ongoing professional development

You've got this!
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and offer opportunities for part-time and job-shared roles where possible. Interested applicants seeking part-time permanent roles are encouraged to apply.
Location: Docklands, VIC, AU
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Discipline: Environment
Job Ref: 7312
Recruiter: Rodger Zhao
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