Defence Project Manager and Technical Advisor

ERM Energetics is Australia’s climate risk and clean energy transition expert.

Working across all sectors of the economy, our team is reshaping corporate Australia for a 1.5°C world by helping our largest businesses to reach net zero goals, build climate resilience, and support the transition to clean energy - all informed by robust data analytics and insights.

Our people are smart, passionate and motivated to make a difference – this isn’t just a job, it’s personal.

Energetics recently joined ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm. As part of ERM we access an unparalleled global network of sustainability experts and can grow our careers internationally.

What we do in Australia, we can take to the world.

Find out more about what we do at www.energetics.com.au.

What our team loves about working here:

• First things first, THE PEOPLE. We are proud of our supportive, collaborative, inclusive and knowledgeable individuals
• We learn transferrable skills and work with the best in the business
• Career growth is fast-tracked for high performing individuals
• We operate in an environment of trust and autonomy
• We get a seat at the table of ASX100 companies
• Every day we actually contribute to Australia’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

Perks that are made for you, while you take action for Australia’s clean energy transition:

• Real flexible working available – flexibility can mean different things to different people, and we will work with you to determine that
• Hybrid working – our guiding principle is that you work from the office 3 days a week, with 2 days from home, but we will agree this with you
• Internal mentoring program – grow your relationships and develop yourself beyond the day to day
• Study allowance and paid professional memberships
• Wellness “You” days
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and the Calm app – your mental health is important to us
• Team community day
  

What am I going to do?

• Advise and lead energy infrastructure projects across the lifecycle (strategic planning, design, development, delivery and operation and maintenance)
• Work within a project delivery role for a major government department
• Gain exposure to large, complex projects and deliver innovative and leading edge services
• Guide the country’s government departments to lower their emissions, achieve cost reductions and build resilience as the climate changes.

What do I need to be successful in this role? Not all are essential so if you’ve got some then we’d like to hear from you too

• A solid understanding of working within a project delivery role
• Experience working on energy infrastructure projects across the lifecycle
• Strong project and program management skills
• Knowledge of Defence systems and processes are desirable
• An ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• An Engineering qualification (preferably electrical).
• Please note that all candidates must be Australian citizens and be willing to apply for and maintain an Australian Government baseline security clearance.

Diverse teams represent sustainable teams:

We know that candidates from marginalised communities often don’t apply for positions unless they can confidently tick all the boxes. At Energetics we understand that transitioning to a low carbon world will require innovative and creative thinking which we can only achieve with a diverse team. Even if you don’t fully meet the criteria, we are keen to hear how your background and experience can bring value to Energetics and our clients.

A little more about ERM:

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 values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.