Job Description

Are you looking for a steady flow of big projects to lead across road and rail infrastructure, mining and energy.

Do you want to work with industry leaders that are truly invested in your development?

This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

At EMM, we believe that a sustainable future is achievable and we proactively pursue opportunities to help our clients and the community make it a reality. Our dedicated team of environmental professionals are committed to driving positive change through innovation, collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking.

We were honoured to be recognised in the 2025 Beaton Client Choice Awards. Unlike many industry awards, the Client Choice Awards are judged solely on client feedback. That’s what makes this recognition so meaningful:

• Best Built & Natural Environment Consulting Firm (>$30M revenue)
• Most Trusted Firm: Built & Natural Environment Consulting
• Best Provider of ESG Services: Built & Natural Environment Consulting

Our Acoustics team includes some of EMM’s longest standing members, who have seen the team grow from one of EMM's founding Directors to over 20 consultants nationally. Through authentic leadership, active collaboration, commitment to their and others development and a healthy work life balance, they have been key in creating a stable and successful team environment.

We provide comprehensive acoustical consulting services throughout the entire project life cycle. From masterplan and concept design input to approval documents, design development, commissioning, and ongoing support during project operations, we cover it all. As one of Australia’s leading environmental consultancies, we believe in a sustainable future and are dedicated to helping our clients and the community turn that vision into a reality. 

Here’s what you can expect in your new role with EMM:

• You’ll play a leading role in the growth of our Acoustics team in Queensland, supported by the rest of the National EMM acoustics team.
• Through leveraging internal networks you’ll identify opportunities to work with our existing clients, whilst your deep industry knowledge and strong local network will help you in identifying broader opportunities in Queensland.
• You’ll act as either Project Director or Project Manager with responsibility for successful project delivery including monitoring project budgets, tracking schedules and deliverables and outcome evaluation.
• You will have access to leading noise modeling packages, a range of hardware for noise monitoring projects, and even in-house software engineering capability
• The support you need to deliver exceptional quality with specialist teams across EMM and leaders who are truly present and excited to help you deliver
• Satisfaction from inspiring and supporting other EMMer’s on their development journey
• The autonomy, flexibility and support you need to balance all aspects of your life
• With offices across Australia; you’ll be able to flex and enjoy hybrid working at its best

Here’s what you’ll bring to have impact:

• A science or engineering tertiary qualification is essential, and membership with the Australian Acoustical Society would be advantageous.
• Deep understanding of the Queensland market, and ability to be able to identify opportunities within our key markets; Transport infrastructure, renewable energy and mining.
• Proven acoustics experience, gained within a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency in and/or experience with noise modeling packages such as SoundPlan, CadnaA, and iNoise.
• Strong project management skills that you can effectively utilise to deliver high quality outcomes with a best for project focus.
• Demonstrated experience in noise monitoring, acoustic testing, noise modeling, developing client relationships, and other related areas.
• Experience in and/or strong desire to mentor and guide others.
• Full Australian driving license
• Registered Professional Engineer accredited is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Respect – you listen and understand other’s views and work together to create opportunities for all
• Integrity - you do what is right for your stakeholders to deliver what is true as opposed to popular
• Humility - you understand the strength of humility and that no one is bigger than the team.

If you’re looking to be part of a team that values innovation and empowers you to make a real impact, EMM could be the place for you.

When you submit your application, look out for our email confirming safe receipt and important information regarding next steps.

Our goal is to build a team of EMMers that looks like the world around us — and we want EMMers to stay and grow. As part of our efforts to build an EMM for everyone, we embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

• Please note we can only consider applicants with a legal right to work in Australia
• Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted for this position