Managing Consultant - Carbon and Climate

Environmental Resources Management, Inc.

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Melbourne, Australia Brisbane, Australia Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 18, 2026 Last posted June 18, 2026
Job description

ERM is seeking a capable and talented climate change advisory consultant to join our team to deliver exceptional services to our clients in Australia.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in managing climate disclosure (AASB S2), climate change risk assessment and carbon accounting engagements.

We are rapidly growing our capability and capacity to advise clients globally in climate change advisory. You will not only be part of a dynamic team in Australia but will help drive the practice globally through our network of climate change and sustainability practitioners worldwide who share experience, knowledge, and best practice.

This is an opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers to the next level, to work with a leading specialist climate change advisory team and a global leader in sustainability.

ERM offers an excellent opportunity for career development with a range of projects in a variety of industry sectors. We support experiential and professional learning, with mentoring and coaching from our highly respected leaders.

If you have the following, we want to hear from you:

  • Experience, at least 3-5 years, working with the quantitative aspects of sustainability (e.g. climate risk assessment, carbon accounting, Lifecycle assessment, or similar).

  • Experience with project mobilisation, management and delivery.

  • Consulting experience is essential (hands on experience with large companies preferred).

  • Outstanding personal communication and writing skills.

  • Problem solving, issues management, analysis, networking & business development.

  • Motivation and drive to achieve and deliver outcomes.

  • Eagerness to work in a collaborative and client service focused business.

  • Enthusiasm, energy and a desire to invest in and pursue diverse opportunities.

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers.  We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM beliefs that include Together we Challenge, Expertise is our Superpower, and Impact Ignites us. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.

About this role

Summary

Manage climate change advisory projects, assess climate risks, and perform carbon accounting.

Job title

Managing Consultant - Carbon and Climate

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

consulting

Location requirements

Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

climate change

Preferred skills

project managementconsultingcommunication

Specializations

climate changecarbon accountingclimate risk assessmentsustainability
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Melbourne VIC, Australia

On-site City

Brisbane QLD, Australia

On-site City

Sydney NSW, Australia

On-site City