Sustainabilty Consultant or Environmental Officer
Qualification
Bachelor Degree in Sustainable Management
Sector
Residential / Civil / Commercial
Responsible for addressing and finding solutions to issues such as reducing waste, mitigating the effects of global emissions and climate change, and protecting biodiversity.
What might a working day look like?
May perform tasks including:
- Developing sustainability plans to be implemented both during construction and for the operation of a site
- Evaluating and analysing sustainable practices to be used throughout a project such as waste management, water efficiency and sustainability implementation
- Performing environmental inspections and audits on sites using drones.
- Using technology to positively impact the construction industry by improving design and construction practices such as gathering data to monitor energy and water savings
- Attending progress meetings with clients and contractors
Working hours & conditions
- Full-time hours per week
- Mix of office and site work
Skills and personal qualities
- Able to understand and read technical drawings and plans
- Have a careful, methodical and accurate approach to work and willingness to learn
- Good time management, problem-solving, organisation and leadership skills
- Excellent math skills and enjoy working with new technologies
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to deal with a range of personalities
- Passionate about sustainability and having a positive impact on the environment
How to get started
To become a Sustainability Consultant you will need to complete a Bachelor degree in Sustainable Development at university. Contact individual universities for course availability and determine if they have any pre-requisites before selecting your Year 11 subjects and applying. Your school careers advisor can help you with information on how to enrol at university.
Future Pathways and opportunities
- Community Development Officer
- Eco-preneur (starting green businesses)
- Sustainability Educator
- Sustainability Consultant
- Management or Leadership roles

