Junior Environmental Scientist - Data, Impact & Growth

GHD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a junior geoscience specialist to provide specialised environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting to support investigations and client deliverables.

You will learn GHD’s environmental approaches, contribute to routine assessments, and progressively take on more complex tasks in a supportive team setting.

Role focuses on field-adjacent analysis, documentation, and collaboration with senior staff to deliver compliant, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level.
• General Experience: 7 to 12 months.
• Very limited managerial experience (0 to 3 months).

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting RFP/RFT and tender documents.
• Support senior colleagues in managing client relationships.
• Join a community of practice to build expertise.
• Produce reports by collecting data from standard sources.
• Prepare complex documents using standard office software.
• Assist with routine environmental impact assessments.
• Contribute to environmental risk management activities.
• Follow HSE policies and promote safe practices.
• Pursue training and development to grow capabilities.
• Support project management activities.
• Collect samples and perform testing per defined procedures.

Skills

Action Planning

Adaptive Mindset

Analytical Software

Analyze Alternatives

Assessment

Data Collection

Data Analysis

Environmental Hazard Mitigation

Reporting

Safety Monitoring

Sustainable Env Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Job description

GHD is seeking a junior geoscience specialist to provide specialised environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting to support investigations and client deliverables.

You will learn GHD’s environmental approaches, contribute to routine assessments, and progressively take on more complex tasks in a supportive team setting.

Role focuses on field-adjacent analysis, documentation, and collaboration with senior staff to deliver compliant, high-quality outcomes.