Senior Environmental Scientist – EIA & Project Lead

GHD; City Of Greater Geraldton; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible hours

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Environmental Scientist / Senior Environmental Scientist – EIA to join the WA Environment team. The role offers flexibility with hybrid arrangements, open to full-time or part-time (minimum 20 hours per week) and a focus on renewable energy, defence, and major projects in Australia.

You will conduct environmental assessments, lead proposals and reports, manage routine projects, and mentor junior staff while delivering exceptional client experiences within Australian regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Environmental) degree or related field.
• Broad knowledge of Commonwealth, State and Local Government environmental regulatory requirements.
• Experience in client engagement and business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite (excel, word, outlook).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive environmental assessments and impact studies in compliance with Australian regulatory frameworks.
• Lead and contribute to the preparation of high-quality proposals and client-ready technical reports following relevant standards and guidelines, client requirements, and project guidelines.
• Act as a Project Manager for routine projects, collaborating effectively with project stakeholders to ensure successful client experience in project delivery.
• Marketing including the development and submission of proposals for routine, low risk projects which at times may involve convincing internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate with clients about current work and future needs, provide timely updates on project progress.
• At senior level, lead project activities and support the development of less experienced team members.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Client engagement

Communication

Numerical analysis

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor of Science (Environmental)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

GHD is seeking an Environmental Scientist / Senior Environmental Scientist – EIA to join the WA Environment team. The role offers flexibility with hybrid arrangements, open to full-time or part-time (minimum 20 hours per week) and a focus on renewable energy, defence, and major projects in Australia.

You will conduct environmental assessments, lead proposals and reports, manage routine projects, and mentor junior staff while delivering exceptional client experiences within Australian regulatory