Agricultural Consultant

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day

That’s why we pledge to support and empower our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. 

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you can make an impact that is felt by all. 

See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

Our Agriculture, Ecology and Natural Sciences team is dedicated to delivering client projects across agriculture, natural resources, and environmental sectors. Our team of economists, scientists, policy and project management experts work collaboratively to inform decision-making and drive impactful outcomes for government, industry, and communities.

We are seeking a consultant to join our team and contribute to our broad portfolio of projects involving the development, implementation and review of agricultural and natural resource management policy, programs and strategy. Our clients include state and Commonwealth government agencies across the agricultural, natural resources, water and energy sectors, local councils and organisations focused on the prosperity and development of rural and regional Australia.   

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: 

• Providing clear written technical input and advice across a range of policy and program initiatives relating to agricultural industries, rural and regional development, and natural resource management.
• Gathering information and data, and conducting research activities including scanning and evaluating multiple internal and external data sources, accessing relevant industry data from state and federal government agencies and key industry sources.
• Conducting technical analyses to inform strategic land use planning, agricultural impact, cost-benefit, socio-economic, and financial assessments.
• Working with our team’s Technical Directors to deliver high quality outputs for clients in line with our project management and quality assurance frameworks.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders across government, industry, and community sectors.

What you will bring to the team

• Degree in Agriculture, Science, Economics, or a related discipline
• 3-10 years of experience in consulting, natural resource management, or agricultural policy.
• Broad understanding of agricultural and rural industries in Australia.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to provide assistance to concise and accurate advice/reports.
• Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and as a constructive team member, including providing support and direction to junior team members.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and deliver high-quality client outcomes.

We’re open to discussing full time or part time options, and your role can be in Sydney or any of GHD’s regional offices in NSW or ACT.

Interested? Apply now.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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