Senior Contaminated Land Scientist & Project Director

LE046 Onterris Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Onterris Australia seeks a Principal Environmental Scientist to join the Contaminated Land and Water team in our Brisbane office. Relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate, with the opportunity to work alongside 45+ land and water professionals across Onterris offices.

You will lead complex projects, sign off on reports, and help grow the team while delivering high‑quality environmental outcomes in Australia.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification from a recognised institute in Environmental Science/ Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Management or related field
• 15+ years experience within contaminated land and water in an environmental consultancy
• Some understanding of QLD and national environmental frameworks
• Industry certification (CEnvP or CPSS) or keen interest to pursue this

Responsibilities

• Acting as Project Director across highly complex projects
• Attending and providing technical support for associates and seniors at client meetings
• Developing and reviewing new quality management systems
• Signing off on complex reports and deliverables
• Training more junior staff in business development and client management processes

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Environmental Management or related field

Job description

Onterris Australia seeks a Principal Environmental Scientist to join the Contaminated Land and Water team in our Brisbane office. Relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate, with the opportunity to work alongside 45+ land and water professionals across Onterris offices.

You will lead complex projects, sign off on reports, and help grow the team while delivering high‑quality environmental outcomes in Australia.