Environmental Scientist — Field & Water Solutions Consultant

LE046 Onterris Australia Pty Ltd; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris in Sydney seeks a Consultant Environmental Scientist to join our Strategic Water Services team, responsible for field work, data interpretation and report preparation, delivering high‑quality outcomes to clients.

Working across soil, water and land assessments, you will engage clients and contribute to projects with NSW/QLD regulatory knowledge and robust environmental practice, guiding projects from fieldwork to final delivery.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in an environmental consultancy.
• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of QLD and NSW environmental legislation.
• Knowledge of international closure standards and Australian policies.

Responsibilities

• Regular field work, including remote locations, and data collection.
• Undertaking soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water sampling.
• Field investigations, data interpretation and report preparations.
• Engage with clients and subcontractors to plan and deliver outcomes.
• Prepare written reports with attention to detail and objectivity.

Skills

Env consultancy exp

Environmental legislation knowledge

Closure standards knowledge

Education

Environmental Science/Management degree

Job description

Onterris in Sydney seeks a Consultant Environmental Scientist to join our Strategic Water Services team, responsible for field work, data interpretation and report preparation, delivering high‑quality outcomes to clients.

Working across soil, water and land assessments, you will engage clients and contribute to projects with NSW/QLD regulatory knowledge and robust environmental practice, guiding projects from fieldwork to final delivery.