Senior Environmental Advisor

Chandler Macleod; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting a Senior Environmental Specialist to support contaminated sites management, remediation programs, and waste management across multiple sites in Western Australia. This 5-month assignment requires technical expertise and strong regulatory knowledge to drive environmental compliance and long-term rehabilitation outcomes.

The role involves developing and reviewing management plans, risk assessments, and contractor documentation, while engaging regulators, consultants,

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in contaminated sites investigations, remediation, or environmental management.
• Strong knowledge of WA environmental legislation and waste management practices.
• Experience in environmental risk assessment, contractor management, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, technical report writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support contaminated sites assessment and remediation programs.
• Ensure compliance with the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 and relevant environmental legislation.
• Provide specialist advice on contaminated land, waste management, environmental risks, and remediation strategies.
• Contribute to the implementation of a 5-year contaminated sites management plan and long-term waste management strategy.
• Develop and review environmental management plans, risk assessments, tenders, and contractor documentation.
• Monitor environmental performance through audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Engage with regulators, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to achieve project and environmental objectives.
• Support incident reporting, environmental investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Environmental risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Management

Job description

Senior Environmental Specialist - Contaminated Sites & Remediation

Join a team driving the safe and sustainable rehabilitation of major energy infrastructure assets on a 5 month assignment.

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to support contaminated sites management, remediation programs, and waste management initiatives. This role will provide technical expertise across 3 sites to ensure environmental compliance, support site rehabilitation projects, and contribute to long-term sustainability outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of contaminated sites assessment and remediation programs.
• Ensure compliance with the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 and relevant environmental legislation.
• Provide specialist advice on contaminated land, waste management, environmental risks, and remediation strategies.
• Contribute to the implementation of a 5-year contaminated sites management plan and long-term waste management strategy.
• Develop and review environmental management plans, risk assessments, tenders, and contractor documentation.
• Monitor environmental performance through audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Engage with regulators, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to achieve project and environmental objectives.
• Support incident reporting, environmental investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in contaminated sites investigations, remediation, or environmental management.
• Strong knowledge of WA environmental legislation, contaminated sites requirements, and waste management practices.
• Experience in environmental risk assessment, contractor management, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, technical report writing, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience

• Contract management and procurement.
• Water quality monitoring.
• Closure planning and site rehabilitation.
• Environmental approvals and regulatory engagement.
• Experience within energy, industrial, infrastructure, mining, or major project environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in environmental stewardship, site rehabilitation, and sustainable asset management while working across a diverse portfolio of projects.