Senior Environmental Scientist - Hybrid (Infrastructure)

Earth & Sea Consulting; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Work from home when not in the field

FIFO across Queensland

Job summary

Earth & Sea Consulting in Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns is seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Scientist for a full-time hybrid role. FIFO across Queensland may be required, with work-from-home flexibility when not in the field.

You will lead environmental design reviews, manage compliance monitoring, and deliver fieldwork, reporting on wetlands and ecological assessments, while collaborating with clients to meet regulatory objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects and environmental assessments.
• Ability to manage fieldwork, reporting, and client consultations.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental legislation.
• Experience using GIS and ecological assessment tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop environmental design review strategies.
• Coordinate compliance monitoring across design, construction, and post-construction.
• Conduct fieldwork and report on wetlands and terrestrial ecosystems.
• Provide science-based solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Support project deliverables and design input.

Skills

Environmental Science

Field Work

Client Consultation

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

GIS

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Environmental assessment tools

Job description

Earth & Sea Consulting in Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns is seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Scientist for a full-time hybrid role. FIFO across Queensland may be required, with work-from-home flexibility when not in the field.

You will lead environmental design reviews, manage compliance monitoring, and deliver fieldwork, reporting on wetlands and ecological assessments, while collaborating with clients to meet regulatory objectives.