Waste specialist for MRA Consulting Group, Brisbane

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Detail information about job Waste specialist for MRA Consulting Group, Brisbane. Terms and conditions vacancy

About MRA Consulting Group

MRA Consulting Group is one of the leading waste and resource recovery consultancies in Australia. The company has won the Best Small Consultancy in Australia for the recycling and waste sector in 2013, 2014 and 2015 by readers of Inside Waste.

Our clients include Top 500 companies, major waste generators, waste and recycling companies, new technology providers and local, state and federal governments.

MRA's success has been built on the skills and experience of a multidisciplinary team of professionals, which includes engineers, scientists, economists, planners, lawyers, social scientists and educators. The team shares a common focus, delivering quality project outcomes for our clients. This focus has meant that MRA maintains a position at the forefront of Australian waste and recycling management practices, working on the largest and most innovative projects.

We are opening an office in Queensland and would like to reinforce our presence, by creating the new role of Queensland Branch Manager. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years work experience, preferably in waste or with an economics, planning or engineering background.

Key capacities and skills:

• Bachelor's or master's in engineering, Bachelor of Science (Environmental Sciences) Master of Science or Relevant degree in environmental science/management, engineering or planning
• Skills and knowledge in sustainability and/or waste management
• Well-developed experience in one or more areas of waste management
• Demonstrated experience in project management and delivery
• Data analysis and modelling experience
• Strong excel skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong experience demonstrating team work
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to work in an innovative manner
• Ability to undertake business development activities

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Build MRA's presence in Queensland
• Lead project activities including:
  • Research (e.g. Into legislation, technology types)
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Finalising reports.
• Manage projects under the direction of company director or a principal consultant.
• Assist other consultants to compile bids and proposals for future work.
• Participate in project activities including but not limited to:
  • Develop proposals
  • Implement project activities
  • Undertake business development tasks

Method of working

You will be required to undertake this work through:

• Liaison with stakeholders either over the phone or face to face or via email
• Summarising qualitative research in text documents
• Collating quantitative research in excel documents
• Active participation in project activities
• Attending meetings

Our expectations of you

As an MRA team member you will be expected to:

• Have 3-6 years' experience in consultancy or area of strength
• Use your project work as an opportunity to develop a sound understanding of the waste industry (through background reading, reading current publications, attending relevant seminars etc. where advised)
• Attend fortnightly team meetings via teleconference
• Ensure you have the information you require to undertake any work given to you and to inform the project manager or business director where you are unsure
• To show a positive attitude to taking on work, subject to your availability (and university commitments if relevant)
• To show a positive attitude to taking on work
• Self-starter and enthusiastic to learn

Salary negotiable from $90k plus generous MRA bonuses.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is a self-starter and who wants to make a real difference improving resource efficiency and waste management systems.

For further information email Doris McDonald-Seaton on [email protected] or call our office on 02 8541 6169.