Experienced Environmental Scientist

Future-Plus Environmental; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing mentoring

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative workplace culture

Job summary

Future-Plus Environmental (FPE) is a Queensland-based environmental consultancy delivering practical, innovative, and client-focused environmental solutions across Australia. We undertake fieldwork, assessments, management plans, compliance programs and advisory services with a strong team culture and commitment to quality.

The Experienced Environmental Scientist role involves fieldwork on closed and operational landfills, environmental monitoring, data analysis and reporting, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Up to 5 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Experience in environmental monitoring including surface water, groundwater, soil and gas.
• Experience preparing technical reports and environmental management documentation.
• QLD Driver's License.
• Based locally or willing to work from the Sunshine Coast office.

Responsibilities

• Environmental field monitoring and use of monitoring equipment.
• Evaluation of environmental constraints, risks and opportunities.
• Application of relevant environmental legislation, regulations, codes and guidelines.
• Preparation of technical reports, management plans and monitoring programs.
• Development of practical environmental management recommendations.
• Data analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Client liaison and project support activities.
• General project administration and office support functions as required.

Skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Environmental Science / Geology / Soil Science / Hydrogeology / Environmental Engineering

Job description

Experienced Environmental Scientist - Sunshine Coast based.

About the role

You will work alongside experienced consultants and technical specialists, contributing to environmental investigations, assessments, approvals, management plans, compliance programs, and client advisory services. The role will entail fieldwork, particularly on closed and operational landfills undertaking environmental monitoring and recording. The ideal candidate is physically and technically capable, professionally motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for clients while contributing positively to our team culture.

Key responsibilities

Environmental field monitoring and use of monitoring equipment.

Evaluation of environmental constraints, risks and opportunities.

Application of relevant environmental legislation, regulations, codes and guidelines.

Preparation of technical reports, management plans and monitoring programs.

Development of practical environmental management recommendations.

Data analysis, interpretation and reporting.

Client liaison and project support activities.

General project administration and office support functions as required.

About you

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Geology, Soil Science, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

Up to 5 years of relevant environmental consulting or environmental science experience.

Experience in environmental monitoring including surface water, groundwater, soil and gas.

Experience assessing environmental conditions across a range of sites and project types.

Experience preparing technical reports and environmental management documentation.

Strong written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

QLD Drivers License.

Based locally or willing to work from the Sunshine Coast office.

About us

Future-Plus Environmental (FPE) is an independently owned environmental consultancy delivering practical, innovative, and client-focused environmental solutions across Australia. We are proud of our strong team culture, technical excellence, and commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for our clients.

A diverse range of challenging and rewarding environmental projects.

Opportunities to work with highly respected environmental professionals.

Ongoing mentoring and professional development.

Flexible working arrangements.

A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.

The opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes across Queensland and beyond.