Senior Environmental Scientist, Oceans & Environment

RPS; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist for our Oceans & Environment team in Brisbane or Cairns. You will contribute to environmental assessments, approvals and management across infrastructure, renewables and development projects in Queensland and Australia, collaborating with experienced consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will prepare environmental assessments and reports, conduct investigations, and support planning approvals while liaising with

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Experience in environmental consulting or government.
• Knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation and EPBC Act.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake occasional field work and travel.

Responsibilities

• Preparing environmental assessments, technical reports and environmental management plans.
• Assisting with environmental impact assessments and planning approval documentation.
• Conducting environmental investigations, literature reviews and data analysis.
• Supporting environmental approvals under Queensland and Commonwealth legislation.
• Coordinating inputs from technical specialists and project stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Building relationships with clients, regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Assisting with project planning, budgeting and delivery to meet client expectations.
• Supporting proposal preparation and business development activities.
• Ensuring work is delivered safely on time and to a high technical standard.

Skills

Environmental reporting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Field work readiness

Organisation skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist for our Oceans & Environment team in Brisbane or Cairns. You will contribute to environmental assessments, approvals and management across infrastructure, renewables and development projects in Queensland and Australia, collaborating with experienced consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will prepare environmental assessments and reports, conduct investigations, and support planning approvals while liaising with