Chemist

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Volunteer days

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Novated leasing

Career development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a chemistry graduate to join the Environmental Services team in Brooklyn, Victoria. You will apply your science knowledge in hazardous waste processing, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology while supporting environmental protection and safe operations.

This role offers real-world responsibility, opportunities to lead small teams, and exposure to compliance, waste identification, and processing workflows.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related science.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to direct and guide team members clearly.

Responsibilities

• Identify incoming and outgoing wastes to determine composition and contaminants.
• Direct operators in safe handling, treatment, and consolidation of wastes.
• Ensure waste streams and materials comply with policies and regulations.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Waste handling

Team leadership

Education

Chemistry degree

Job description

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation. Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Are you a chemistry graduate recently out of university or with a few years experience, ready to make a real-world impact? Join Veolia's Environmental Services team in Brooklyn, Victoria, and launch your career in one of the most vital sectors of our time—hazardous waste management. This is your chance to apply your scientific knowledge in a dynamic, hands‒on environment where every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities. You'll be at the forefront of environmental protection, working with cutting‒edge waste processing technology whilst contributing to business growth and sustainability.

What's on offer

• Real-world chemistry application: Put your degree to work in a practical, impactful setting.
• Location: Brooklyn, Victoria—accessible and convenient.
• Career development: Work within a global environmental services leader with endless growth potential.
• Hands‒on experience: Gain invaluable technical skills in waste identification, processing, and compliance.
• Leadership opportunities: Direct and guide operational teams.
• Make a difference: Play a crucial role in protecting our environment through safe, compliant waste management.

What you’ll be responsible for

Your mission will be to drive business growth for the hazardous waste business unit by ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient processing of waste materials through the Brooklyn Technical Waste facility.

Waste Receivable & Processing

• Identify incoming and outgoing wastes to determine their composition and concentration of contaminants using your analytical chemistry skills
• Direct operators and other workers in the safe handling, treatment, and consolidation of incoming and outgoing wastes
• Ensure all waste streams and raw materials are managed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements

What you’ll need to be successful

• Education: A degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline
• Analytical mindset: Strong problem‒solving skills and attention to detail
• Communication skills: Ability to direct and guide team members clearly and confidently
• Safety‒conscious: Commitment to maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards
• Eager to learn: Enthusiasm for developing your technical expertise in a specialised field
• Team player: Collaborative approach with the ability to work across different operational teams

This is more than just a job—it’s your opportunity to launch a meaningful career in environmental science whilst making a tangible difference to our planet. Ready to start your journey with Veolia?

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre‒employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

Benefits

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.