Senior Environmental Scientist

Beca; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beca, with CQG Consulting recently integrated, seeks an Environmental Scientist to lead environmental monitoring programs across regional Queensland. The role involves designing and managing programs, coordinating teams and delivering high-quality scientific reports for major infrastructure and energy projects.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in an environmental field and strong experience in surface water and groundwater monitoring, QA/QC and regulatory compliance, with occasional regional

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in environmental field with demonstrated monitoring program experience.
• Strong knowledge of surface water and groundwater monitoring methods.
• Experience with QA/QC, data quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental monitoring programs across multiple sectors.
• Design, coordinate and manage monitoring projects.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee field teams.
• Prepare high-quality scientific reports and ensure EA compliance.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Field sampling

Data interpretation

Team supervision

Education

Degree or diploma in environmental science / related field

Tools

Monitor Pro

Job description

Join a growing Queensland environmental team where you will influence major infrastructure, energy, water, defence and resource projects while shaping environmental outcomes for regional communities. We have several long-term environmental programs in Central QLD and numerous opportunities for work across multiple sectors that will benefit from your environmental expertise.

CQG Consulting (CQG) has recently become part of Beca, one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies. Together CQG and Beca are strengthening our environmental science, ecology, GIS, stakeholder engagement, planning and approvals capability across regional Queensland. Both CQG and Beca have built their businesses on trusted relationships, outcome-focused advice and a strong understanding of their clients and the communities in which they work.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Scientist to lead our environmental monitoring programs. Working out of Townsville, Brisbane, Rockhampton, Mackay or Gladstone, the role will see you design and manage monitoring programs, coordinate teams, interpret environmental data, assess compliance and prepare high-quality scientific reports. Providing technical leadership across monitoring programs, with the opportunity to work on major infrastructure, energy, water, Defence and resource projects.

You will be responsible for the effective delivery of environmental monitoring programs, particularly surface water and groundwater monitoring, and assess the data for Environmental Authority compliance reporting.

While this is primarily a program management, technical and reporting role, you will need a strong practical understanding of environmental field sampling and equipment. You will occasionally undertake or oversee field activities, particularly where technical expertise, troubleshooting or quality assurance is required.

You will also play an important role in ensuring junior staff and field teams are applying appropriate sampling techniques and quality assurance procedures.

You will be a key part of a tight-knit team of trusted advisors, scientists and environmental specialists, committed to meeting the environmental goals for projects of all sizes. As a team we strive to provide sustainable, culturally sensitive and pragmatic solutions that contribute to making every day better. We also like to have fun along the way, so a good sense of humour will hold you in good stead.

About You

You will ideally have a degree or diploma in chemistry, environmental science, environmental engineering, earth science, natural resources or a related discipline, as well as a demonstrated experience managing environmental monitoring programs. Strong practical knowledge and demonstrated experience of surface water, groundwater sampling techniques, will enable you to supervise, mentoring or training junior environmental staff.

You will also have experience in assessing environmental data against Queensland Environmental Authority conditions and regulatory requirements a strong understanding of sampling QA/QC, laboratory analysis and data quality requirements.

Knowledge of the Queensland Environmental Protection Act 1994 and relevant environmental legislation, guidelines and standards is a must, and you will have experience using Monitor Pro or similar environmental data management and reporting software, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems.

Due to the nature of the work you will enjoy the opportunity to undertake occasional regional and remote travel when required.

If you have any questions, you can find out more about our people and projects by visiting cqgroup.com.au and www.beca.com.