Environmental Consultant - Contaminated Land (Brisbane)

Aurecon Group; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking an Environmental Consultant based in Brisbane to join our Queensland Environment and Planning team. You’ll lead land resource scopes and deliver contaminated land investigations across diverse projects, applying sound knowledge of legislation and strong technical reporting.

You'll collaborate with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams, mentoring graduates, managing projects, and shaping solutions from planning to delivery while upholding safety and high-quality

Qualifications

• A degree in environmental engineering, environmental science or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5+ years’ relevant experience in contaminated land, soils and/or Land Resources investigations.
• Sound knowledge of Queensland contaminated land legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act 1994, NEPMs and guidelines.
• Experience delivering environmental investigations and producing high-quality technical reports.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and technical writing skills.
• Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues and clients.
• Experience in erosion and sediment control planning; CPESC/RSP-ESC accreditation is advantageous.
• Collaborative attitude and desire to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
• Current open driver licence; Australian citizenship or eligibility is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead Land Resource technical scopes supporting Environmental Impact Statements under Queensland and Commonwealth frameworks.
• Plan and deliver contaminated land, soil and land resource investigations, including acid sulfate soils.
• Support erosion and sediment control planning, monitoring and auditing.
• Develop and implement Sampling Analysis and Quality Plans (SAQPs).
• Lead field programs including mobilisation, safety planning, drilling, test pitting, soil sampling and groundwater and surface water investigations.
• Prepare high-quality technical assessments and reports aligned with ASC NEPM and PFAS NEMP requirements.
• Manage environmental data and translate complex technical information into clear, practical advice.
• Work closely with clients, regulators and Aurecon’s multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contribute to proposals, project management and successful project delivery.
• Coach and mentor graduates and emerging environmental professionals.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Environmental science

Project management

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Groundwater sampling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Aurecon Group is seeking an Environmental Consultant based in Brisbane to join our Queensland Environment and Planning team. You’ll lead land resource scopes and deliver contaminated land investigations across diverse projects, applying sound knowledge of legislation and strong technical reporting.

You'll collaborate with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams, mentoring graduates, managing projects, and shaping solutions from planning to delivery while upholding safety and high-quality