Senior Environmental Scientist

2 weeks ago

South Brisbane, Australia Jacobs Full time


At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.


Your impact
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Environmental Scientist to join our growing Perth based Environmental Approvals Team.

In this role you will play a key role in the delivery of our strong project pipeline in environmental impact assessment, primary and secondary environmental approvals and environmental management.

You will contribute to significant projects across a range of sectors with a strong focus on transport, power and energy, renewables, water and Defence.

The role is suited to an environmental professional looking to expand and diversify their experience and career. You will be part of a highly experienced and respected team that will provide mentoring and development opportunities.

The Perth team is part of a national planning and environmental approvals practice, enabling you to work on projects across Australia with our 250+ strong environmental solutions business.

We offer a flexible hybrid (home/office) working arrangement to promote work-life balance and the role can be full time or part time to suit your needs.

You will work alongside highly experienced professionals that will support you to grow and develop professionally.

You will:

  • Work with clients in the early stages of their project to develop environmental approvals strategies and scope environmental impact assessments.
  • Scope, manage and execute environmental studies and surveys.
  • Undertake environmental impact assessments across a range of industry types and project sizes.
  • Prepare high quality environmental approvals documentation and environmental management plans.
  • Manage projects across a range industries and clients.
  • Have access to career development framework to guide your career growth.
  • Receive coaching and mentoring from industry leaders in a work environment that values diversity, flexibility and professional development. We have multiple opportunities and encourage all qualified people to express interest regardless of career stage.
Here's what you'll need

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to work across a diverse suite of projects across multiple industry sectors.

In this role you will develop your consulting, writing, project management and technical skills through delivering a range of environmental consulting projects.

- A degree/post graduate qualification in environmental science, environmental planning or related discipline. - Consulting experience in environmental impact assessment, environmental approvals or environmental management. - Demonstrated knowledge of Western Australian and Commonwealth environmental legislation. - Exceptional organisational skills with strong motivation and ability to work self-directed. - Interest and aptitude in working across multiple disciplines and sectors. Jacobs. A world where you can. At Jacobs, we support your personal life and career journeys.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions, we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working to help you uncover a working arrangement that delivers the flexibility, tools and space to maximise your potential.

We're the 2023 winners of the Consult Australia People First Award for our suite of employee benefits that support all our employees in all stages of their personal and professional lives.

For the 6th consecutive year, we've been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Australia).

In New Zealand, we're a founding member of The Diversity Agenda and are committed to making our industry more inclusive and diverse.

In Australia, our Reconciliation journey continues to be a considerable focus across all levels of the Jacobs community as we progress our Innovate level Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Our Bronze Employer status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI+ inclusion recognises our progress in creating an environment where our Jacobs employees can bring their whole selves to work.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we're inclusive, we're more connected, and if diverse, we're more creative.

We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.

This is reflected in our eight global Jacobs employee networks centred on driving inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women's Network – find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.

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