Job Associate Consultant, Climate Change & Net-Zero Strategy, Melbourne

About the business and the 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 over 1000 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. We celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results.

You will be directly involved in scoping and delivery of client projects for large national and multinational companies across several industry sectors. This will include responsibility for managing complex client projects, with support from the team lead for Climate Change & Net-Zero Strategy. You will be encouraged to develop your skills and expertise, as well as your own professional network, internally and externally.

Lead & Deliver Climate Strategy work in Australia

We’re looking for a driven Associate Consultant to join our Climate Change & Net-Zero Strategy services in Sydney or Melbourne, while also supporting clients across Asia-Pacific. You’ll be a core member of our climate advisory services in Australia – building client relationships, leading projects, and driving growth.

You’ll work across APAC, delivering practical, high-quality solutions for clients in:

• Aligning with Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS).
• Climate risk and scenario analysis
• GHG emissions accounting (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
• Net-zero and decarbonisation strategy
• Renewable energy and fleet transition planning

What you’ll do

• Deliver Projects: Manage end-to-end delivery of climate strategy projects, ensuring quality, insight, and impact.
• Inspire Teams: Mentor junior consultants, manage project teams, and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Support Growth: Support business development through growing client relationships, contributing to marketing activities, and leading proposal development.
• Shape Solutions: Develop service offerings aligned with market needs and regulatory trends.

What you’ll bring

• 4+ years’ experience in climate change, sustainability, or related fields
• Proven expertise in some of, and knowledge of all of:
  • Climate risk assessments & scenario analysis
  • GHG accounting (including Scope 3)
  • Net-zero, carbon neutral and other sustainability frameworks (including SBTi)
  • Decarbonisation strategy and implementation roadmaps
• A thorough understanding of the core requirements of the ASRS, as well as the TCFD recommendations and IFRS S2.
• Demonstrable experience in business development, client growth, and winning work.
• Ability to distil quantitative and qualitative data and communicate it succinctly to clients.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Our Benefits

We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, 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.