Contaminated Land Audit Assistant

Ramboll Group; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Flexible hours

Training & development

Bonus schemes

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a motivated Contaminated Land Audit Assistant/Environmental Consultant in NSW to join a multidisciplinary team in North Sydney or Newcastle on a part-time or full-time basis.

You will support senior auditors, review site assessments, and contribute to auditing deliverables while gaining accredited pathways and professional development in a globally respected environmental consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or a related field.
• 5+ years of contaminated land assessment, site remediation, or environmental auditing.
• Familiarity with Australian contaminated land regulations and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing environmental site assessments and remediation plans.
• Analyse data and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare audit comments and deliverables.
• Support the audit process by organizing documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections.
• Keep up to date with local and national guidelines.
• Contribute to project planning and scheduling.
• Maintain records for auditing purposes.
• Experience in health risk assessment, ecotoxicology or hydrogeology is highly regarded.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report-writing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geology or related field

Job description

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll is owned by the Ramboll Foundation and Ramboll employees. The Foundation has the purpose of ensuring the continuance and development of Ramboll over the long-term for the benefit of employees.

About the Role

Ramboll is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Contaminated Land Audit Assistant/ Environmental Consultant to join our team based in North Sydney or Newcastle on a part-time or full-time basis.

If you are interested in becoming an Accredited Contaminated Land Site Auditor, this opportunity is a proven pathway to accreditation, with our current Auditors all previously working as assistants at Ramboll.

You will be part of a highly skilled team of Auditors and assistants working on some of the largest and most high-profile contaminated land projects in NSW and ACT. You would join a specialised team providing support to four Auditors, working in an office with professionals in contaminated site assessment, environmental impact assessment and due diligence and compliance auditing.

We offer an attractive salary package, flexible working arrangements, ongoing training and professional development, and the opportunity to participate in the company share and bonus schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the review of environmental site assessments, risk assessments, remediation action plans, validation reports and environmental management plans.
• Analyse and interpret environmental data, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Preparation of audit comments and audit deliverables (Interim Audit Advice and Site Audit Statement/Report)
• Support the contaminated land audit process by compiling and organising documentation.
• Liaise with project teams, regulators and stakeholders to facilitate effective environmental audits.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections to assist in audits.
• Stay updated on local and national contaminated land regulations and guidelines.
• Contribute to project planning and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for auditing purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in contaminated land assessment, site remediation, or environmental auditing.
• Familiarity with Australian contaminated land regulations, guidelines and risk assessment frameworks.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in human health risk assessment, ecotoxicology or hydrogeology would be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a globally respected environmental consultancy.
• Work alongside leading experts in contaminated land auditing.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Potential for flexible hours and hybrid working arrangement.

About Ramboll in Asia Pacific

In Asia Pacific, Ramboll brings integrated expertise and experience in the built and natural environments to drive sustainable change.

We leverage our knowledge of sustainability to develop strategies customised to client businesses and industries and help tackle the most complex environmental problems. Our diverse team draws upon our Nordic heritage and an extensive project portfolio to bring systems thinking and integrated solutions with people and sustainability at our core. As a foundation-owned business, Ramboll puts passion and the common good of our people and business first, thus ensuring the long-term and independent development of the company, its employees and the communities we serve.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at ***************@ramboll.com with such requests.