Environmental Scientist: Contamination & Remediation

GHD; Darwin; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join the Contamination Assessment and Remediation (CAR) team for SA & NT, based in Adelaide or Darwin with some travel to Adelaide. You will apply your expertise across groundwater, soil, water, asbestos, PFAS and hydrocarbon contamination through site assessments, monitoring and reporting.

You’ll work with a global network of specialists, access diverse projects, and receive ongoing professional development and strong leadership support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering relevant to environment.
• 4–8 years’ contamination assessment/remediation experience, preferably in consulting.
• Strong fieldwork and contractor engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field investigations for contaminated site projects including sampling and monitoring.
• Manage environmental data and prepare clear technical reports with evidence-based recommendations.
• Contribute to all project lifecycle stages from client engagement to delivery and close-out.
• Coordinate activities, budgets and schedules across multiple assignments.
• Build relationships with clients, regulators, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

Skills

Fieldwork

Project management

Contractor engagement

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Environmental/Geology/Hydrogeology or Engineering)

Job description

GHD is seeking an Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join the Contamination Assessment and Remediation (CAR) team for SA & NT, based in Adelaide or Darwin with some travel to Adelaide. You will apply your expertise across groundwater, soil, water, asbestos, PFAS and hydrocarbon contamination through site assessments, monitoring and reporting.

You’ll work with a global network of specialists, access diverse projects, and receive ongoing professional development and strong leadership support