Contaminated Land Consultant: Field Programs & Impact

Aurecon; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon in Perth invites a Contaminated Land Consultant to join our Environment and Planning team. You will contribute to projects across Western Australia, delivering field investigations, sampling programs and robust data assessments.

We value strong collaboration, client-focused reporting, and leadership in field teams while ensuring health and safety. This role supports diverse infrastructure programs and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of experience in contaminated land and/or groundwater investigations.
• Experience on contaminated sites and field investigation programs, with Defence and Resource Sector exposure desirable.
• Strong understanding of regulations and safety in fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan sampling design and coordinate field programs.
• Lead field programs for soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, including drilling supervision.
• Coach and mentor peers and field staff.
• Provide data gap assessments and contaminated land investigations per ASC NEPM.
• Develop reports to high technical and editorial standards and support proposals.

Skills

Contaminated land

Field sampling design

Soil sampling

Groundwater sampling

Team leadership

Data interpretation

Client communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering or Science

Job description

Aurecon in Perth invites a Contaminated Land Consultant to join our Environment and Planning team. You will contribute to projects across Western Australia, delivering field investigations, sampling programs and robust data assessments.

We value strong collaboration, client-focused reporting, and leadership in field teams while ensuring health and safety. This role supports diverse infrastructure programs and sustainable outcomes.