Graduate Environmental Scientist

Onterris, Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris, Brisbane office, seeks a Graduate Environmental Scientist to join the Strategic Water Services team, responsible for fieldwork, soil, gas, groundwater sampling, and report preparation.

You will work with clients and subcontractors, contributing to high-quality outcomes and supporting project delivery in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Experience or willingness to earn aquatic ecology sampling and assessment.
• Ability to do remote fieldwork for relatively long programs when required.
• Open C Class drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Regularly participating in field work, sometimes in remote locations for extended periods of time.
• Assisting in both contaminated land and water projects, undertaking soil sampling, gas monitoring, groundwater sampling, sediment sampling and surface water sampling.
• Undertaking field investigations, data interpretation and report preparations.
• Engaging with internal and external clients and subcontractors in planning and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Assisting in the preparation of written reports, including a high level of attention to detail and using objective driven focus.

Skills

Aquatic sampling

Remote fieldwork

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Science/Management

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. "For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you're not just forging a career, you're joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

Formerly known as Epic Environmental, the Australian arm of Onterris has kept the strong culture we are well known for. The team continues to work closely with clients, building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes without an overemphasis on KPIs and we offer flexible working arrangements where the role permits to support a positive work-life balance. Our teams have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, auditors, and professionals with vast experience within our industry, while enjoying regular social events and collaborative work that bring the team together. Onterris also supports career development through relevant internal opportunities and individual one-on-one career conversations focused on growth and progression.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Graduate Environmental Scientist to join our Strategic Water Services team, working out of our thriving Brisbane office where you will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Regularly participating in field work, sometimes in remote locations for extended periods of time
• Assisting in both contaminated land and water projects, undertaking soil sampling, gas monitoring, groundwater sampling, sediment sampling and surface water sampling
• Undertaking field investigations, data interpretation and report preparations
• Engaging with internal and external clients and subcontractors in planning and delivering high-quality outcomes
• Assisting in the preparation of written reports, including a high level of attention to detail and using objective driven focus

Qualifications and Skills

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline
• Experience or willingness to earn aquatic ecology sampling and assessment
• Ability to do remote fieldwork for relatively long programs when required
• Open C Class drivers licence

Company Profile

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients' resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress.

For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.

Culture & Testimonials

"Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver." – Erin Peck, Emissions Services

"There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots-on-the-ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together." – Andre Richardson, Consulting

"I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world." – J Esteves, R&D