ESD | Graduate Sustainability Consultant

About Efficient Living

Efficient Living is a leading Australian ESD consultancy based in Sydney. Our sustainability consultants help create a built environment for the future, where smart design and efficient systems reduce the impact of climate change, enhance our quality of life, offer increased resilience to our communities, and create a more sustainable construction industry.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Sustainability Consultant, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow within a collaborative and experienced ESD consultancy in Australia. You will be part of Efficient Living’s ESD Consulting team, supporting exceptional project delivery and contributing to profitable, high-quality outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects.

In this role, you will assist senior team members in the delivery of sustainability assessments and building certifications, including Green Star, NABERS, WELL, Passive House, and net-zero strategies. You will also gain hands-on experience delivering NatHERS assessments, NCC energy efficiency compliance, and BASIX assessments, developing a strong technical foundation in residential and non-residential sustainability compliance pathways.

Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to develop and refine your technical skills in daylight analysis, solar access studies, and/or building services engineering, depending on your background, interests, and career aspirations.

Essential criteria to fulfill this role:

• Graduated within the last 2 years (or graduating soon) with a degree in Sustainable Design, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• A passion and aptitude for sustainable and regenerative design
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with sustainability rating tools and energy modelling software (IES, Grasshopper, HERO) is an advantage.
• A problem solver, with the ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively.
• Full working rights to work in Australia. 

Capacity: Full time (preferred) or part time

The successful candidate will be:

• Curious and solutions-focused, with a willingness to think creatively and engage with complex sustainability and climate-related challenges.
•  Eager to learn, develop technical skills, and apply sustainability principles in real-world consulting projects under guidance from senior team members.
• A clear and confident written and verbal communicator, able to deliver well-structured reports and presentations and explaining sustainability outcomes to a range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised and self-motivated, with a strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A positive force and a collaborative team member that contributes to the Efficient Living culture and supports the success of the wider team.
• Someone who enjoys working independently but also values being part of a small team
• Availability to work in our Northern Beaches office.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• A competitive salary package, aligned with skills, experience and progresssion.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options.
• Early exposure to a broad range of sustainability projects, with opportunities to contribute ideads and learn from experienced consultants and leadership.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace that prioritises staff wellbeing, collaboration, and a positive social culture.
• Ongoing investment in professional development, including structured mentoring, training opportunities and pathways career growth within the organisation.
• Diversity & Inclusion: we value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds

How to apply:

No cover letter needed. Instead, we’d love a short description (200–300 words) about you, what excites you about this role, and why Efficient Living feels like a good fit.

If you see yourself in this role and meet the criteria, please send your resume and short description to careers@efficientliving.com.au by Monday, 19 January 2026.