Senior Environmental Scientist – Oceans & Environment

Tetra Tech; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and career-op

Flexible working arrangements

Annual membership reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Salary packaging options

Mentoring and learning

Office social events

Job summary

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join the Oceans & Environment team in Brisbane or Cairns, QLD. You will work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, renewable energy, transport, water and development projects across Queensland and Australia, delivering environmental assessments, approvals and management solutions.

You will collaborate with experienced environmental consultants and technical specialists to deliver practical environmental outcomes while

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or related discipline.
• Experience in environmental consulting, government or related industry.
• Knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation and assessment processes.
• Understanding of EPBC Act.
• Strong technical writing and clear communication.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Collaborative approach with clients.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and willingness for field work and travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental assessments, technical reports and management plans.
• Assist with environmental impact assessments and planning approval documentation.
• Conduct environmental investigations, literature reviews and data analysis.
• Support environmental approvals under Queensland and Commonwealth legislation.
• Coordinate inputs from technical specialists and project stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with project planning, budgeting and delivery to meet client expectations.
• Support proposal preparation and business development activities.
• Ensure work is delivered safely on time and to a high technical standard.

Skills

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Environment legislation knowledge

Environmental assessments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related

Job description

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join the Oceans & Environment team in Brisbane or Cairns, QLD. You will work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, renewable energy, transport, water and development projects across Queensland and Australia, delivering environmental assessments, approvals and management solutions.

You will collaborate with experienced environmental consultants and technical specialists to deliver practical environmental outcomes while