Environmental Scientist — Contaminated Land & Compliance

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

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.