Environmental Scientist

ADE Consulting Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Professional development and mentoring

Support for memberships

Job summary

ADE Consulting Group is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our national team. The role involves delivering environmental investigations, contaminated land assessments, groundwater monitoring and waste classification across Australia, with mentorship from senior staff.

It offers exposure to major projects, flexible arrangements and ongoing professional development. The role requires 2–6 years of relevant experience, a relevant degree and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Earth Science, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Approximately 2–6 years of relevant environmental consulting or environmental industry experience.
• Experience undertaking environmental investigations, field sampling and technical reporting.
• Sound understanding of contaminated land assessment, groundwater monitoring, waste classification, remediation or environmental compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• A current Australian Driver Licence.
• Willingness to undertake field work, regional travel and occasional interstate travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver contaminated land investigations and environmental assessments.
• Undertake soil, groundwater, surface water and waste sampling programmes.
• Develop and refine conceptual site models.
• Interpret laboratory and field data against relevant environmental criteria and guidelines.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and client deliverables.
• Conduct waste classification and resource recovery assessments.
• Support environmental compliance and monitoring programmes.
• Coordinate fieldwork, drilling contractors and other subcontractors.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and project reporting on smaller projects.
• Prepare proposals, fee estimates and variation requests.
• Supervise and mentor graduate consultants and field staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat work.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Field work

Mentoring

Education

Environmental Science degree

Job description

About ADE Consulting Group

ADE Consulting Group is a leading Australian environmental consultancy providing contaminated land, resource recovery, environmental compliance, occupational hygiene, geotechnical and laboratory services nationwide. We combine expert consulting capability with our own NATA-accredited laboratories and dedicated research and development team to deliver practical, science-based solutions for clients across Australia.

About ADE Consulting Group

ADE Consulting Group is a leading Australian environmental consultancy providing contaminated land, resource recovery, environmental compliance, occupational hygiene, geotechnical and laboratory services nationwide. We combine expert consulting capability with our own NATA-accredited laboratories and dedicated research and development team to deliver practical, science-based solutions for clients across Australia.

Our environmental team comprises more than 50 consultants nationally, working across major infrastructure, industrial, property, waste, government and energy projects. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, collaboration and developing our people through mentoring, training and exposure to diverse and challenging projects.

About The Role

ADE is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our team.

This role is suited to an environmental professional with approximately 2 to 6 years of relevant experience who can independently deliver environmental investigations, contaminated land assessments, groundwater monitoring, waste classification projects and environmental compliance programmes.

You will work closely with experienced Project Managers, Senior Consultants and Principals while continuing to develop your technical expertise, consulting capability and project management skills. The role offers exposure to projects throughout Australia across a broad range of environmental disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver contaminated land investigations and environmental assessments.
• Undertake soil, groundwater, surface water and waste sampling programmes.
• Develop and refine conceptual site models.
• Interpret laboratory and field data against relevant environmental criteria and guidelines.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and client deliverables.
• Conduct waste classification and resource recovery assessments.
• Support environmental compliance and monitoring programmes.
• Coordinate fieldwork, drilling contractors and other subcontractors.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and project reporting on smaller projects.
• Prepare proposals, fee estimates and variation requests.
• Supervise and mentor graduate consultants and field staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat work.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Earth Science, Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2-6 years of relevant environmental consulting or environmental industry experience.
• Experience undertaking environmental investigations, field sampling and technical reporting.
• Sound understanding of contaminated land assessment, groundwater monitoring, waste classification, remediation or environmental compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety.
• A current Australian Driver Licence.
• Willingness to undertake field work, regional travel and occasional interstate travel.

Highly Regarded Experience

• Contaminated land assessment and remediation
• Groundwater assessment and monitoring
• Waste classification and resource recovery
• PFAS investigations
• Asbestos in soil investigations
• Acid sulfate soils
• Environmental due diligence
• Environmental compliance and auditing
• Environmental monitoring programmes

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package with annual salary reviews.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a national consultancy.
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring from senior technical staff.
• Support for professional memberships and industry involvement.
• Exposure to major projects throughout Australia.
• Collaboration with ADE's multidisciplinary consulting, laboratory and R&D teams.
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.

Why Join ADE?

At ADE, you'll work alongside experienced environmental scientists, engineers, geologists and technical specialists on projects that shape how contaminated land, waste and environmental risks are managed across Australia. We invest heavily in developing our people and provide clear career pathways for consultants looking to progress into project management, technical leadership or specialist technical streams.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ADE Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employment decisions are based on merit, capability, qualifications and business requirements.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia, or be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate Australian work rights.