About Monique J Chelin
Monique Chelin is an internationally recognized sustainability consultant, accomplished Board Director, and the founder of MJC Sustainability, a leading management consultancy specializing in sustainable business solutions and project management excellence. Since establishing MJC Sustainability in 2010, Monique Chelin has partnered with major organizations across mining, infrastructure, and capital projects to deliver breakthrough performance that balances environmental responsibility with bottom-line results.
With over 20 years of management experience, Monique Chelin has built a reputation as a strategic problem-solver who rescues derailed projects and embeds sustainability into the core of business operations. Her expertise spans project management, environmental approvals, climate change mitigation, and corporate social responsibility, making her a sought-after advisor for companies navigating complex sustainability challenges.
International Expertise and Notable Projects
Monique Chelin’s international experience sets her apart in the sustainability consulting field. She has delivered high-stakes projects across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, including mining operations in Fiji and Australian Federal Government infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea. Her client portfolio includes industry leaders such as BHP Billiton, Virgin Australia, New Hope Coal, and the Australian Government, demonstrating her ability to manage diverse, complex engagements at the highest level.
As a Board Director, Monique Chelin provides strategic guidance to organizations seeking to integrate sustainability into their governance frameworks. Her practical, results-driven approach has helped clients achieve measurable improvements in cost savings, timeline performance, and sustainability ratings while enhancing credibility with stakeholders and customers.
PRiSM™ Green Project Management Pioneer
Monique Chelin is a recognized leader in green project management and proudly established MJC Sustainability as Australia’s first and only registered training organization for PRiSM™ (Projects integrating Sustainable Methods) methodology. Through strategic partnerships with GPM Global and MJC Academy, Monique Chelin delivers PRiSM™ training courses ranging from one to four days, equipping project leaders worldwide with the tools to embed sustainability into every phase of project delivery.
As an assessor for the Infrastructure Sustainability Council, Monique Chelin evaluates major infrastructure projects against rigorous sustainability standards, ensuring alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Global Compact principles covering human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
Specializations and Core Services
Monique Chelin and the MJC Sustainability team specialize in:
- Sustainable Business Solutions: Developing sustainability strategies that drive competitive advantage
- Project Management: Rescuing troubled projects and delivering on-time, on-budget results
- Environmental Management: EPBC approvals, environmental impact assessments, and construction environmental management plans
- Resource Efficiency: Carbon accounting, greenhouse gas regulation (NGERS), and waste minimization
- Executive Training: Building organizational capability through MJC Academy’s skills training programs
Thought Leadership and Industry Impact
Known for her passionate, confident, and results-driven approach, Monique Chelin addresses one of the most common challenges facing businesses today: the failure to clearly define sustainability risks and opportunities specific to their operations. Through workshops, facilitation, and strategic advisory services, she helps organizations transform sustainability from a compliance burden into a source of innovation and value creation.
Monique Chelin continues to shape the future of sustainable project management, combining deep technical expertise with practical solutions that deliver measurable business improvement for clients across Australia and internationally.
