Field Environmental Scientist - On-Site in Sydney

Core-EP; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-EP in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an Environmental Field Scientist to support field programs and project delivery on-site. The role focuses on hands-on fieldwork, site inspections, and collecting high-quality environmental data in a multidisciplinary team.

You will coordinate field activities, supervise subcontractors, manage data, and assist with safety documentation. Opportunities to grow, travel to sites, and work across lab and field settings are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Geoscience.
• 1–5 years of experience in environmental field work.
• Groundwater monitoring experience is essential.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work independently in field environments and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fieldwork including soil, groundwater, leachate, landfill gas, vapour and asbestos sampling.
• Coordinate field activities including subcontractor supervision on site, equipment planning and logistics.
• Collect, manage and interpret environmental data, and assist with technical reporting.
• Manage laboratory Chain of Custody processes and support data management in ESDAT.
• Prepare safety documentation including JSAs, SWMS and field readiness plans.
• Assist senior scientists with scopes of work, fee inputs and project documentation.
• Support and guide less experienced team members in the field.
• Liaise with team members and stakeholders to deliver work safely, on time and in line with quality requirements.

Skills

Fieldwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Geoscience

Tools

ESDAT

Job description

Core-EP in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an Environmental Field Scientist to support field programs and project delivery on-site. The role focuses on hands-on fieldwork, site inspections, and collecting high-quality environmental data in a multidisciplinary team.

You will coordinate field activities, supervise subcontractors, manage data, and assist with safety documentation. Opportunities to grow, travel to sites, and work across lab and field settings are available.