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Agricultural Consultant


Company : GHD


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-07-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionAt GHD, we dont just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every dayThats 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 teams 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 TeamDegree in Agriculture, Science, Economics, or a related discipline3-10 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.Were open to discussing full time or part time options, and your role can be in Sydney or any of GHDs 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.About UsCome together and make a meaningful impact.We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world''s most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.Let''s drive real change.Our Pledge to YouAt GHD, we dont just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.Thats why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.See where your commitment could take you.Thats the #PowerOfCommitmentWho We AreGHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. Its what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanitys most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come. #J-18808-Ljbffr