Senior Environmental Scientist

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You'll work on a mix of projects — infrastructure, contaminated land, renewables, and more — with opportunities across fieldwork, reporting, and client interaction. No pigeonholing here.

Culture That Backs You

We're a down-to-earth team that supports, shares, and celebrates. From day one, you'll be surrounded by people who want to see you succeed — no egos and no silos

With structured development, mentoring, and access to senior leaders, you'll get the tools and opportunities to take your career to the next level — at your pace, your way.

Join Our Contaminated Land Team based in Brisbane

We're looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist to support and lead the delivery of contaminated land and broader environmental projects in Queensland and nationally. This role is perfect for someone with 7-10 years' experience who wants more ownership, variety, and growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work on challenging and rewarding projects across Australia, Asia-Pacific, Canada and the United States that contribute to better environmental outcomes
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and senior staff
• Leading delivery of PSIs, DSIs, RAPs for complex urban renewal, precinct level design and remediation projects (we are working on some of Queensland's most complex remediation projects at present)
• Overseeing complex fieldwork tasks, including soil, groundwater, surface water and vapour sampling
• Preparing technical reports and client deliverables
• Leading proposal preparation and project costing
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and regulators

What You'll Need

• Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering or related discipline
• 7-10 years' consulting experience in contaminated land
• Industry certification (CEnvP or CPSS) or keen interest to pursue this
• Solid understanding of QLD and national environmental frameworks (NEPM, EP Act, etc.)
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Confidence in the field, with an eye for detail and technical excellence
• A team-first attitude and a proactive mindset
• Willingness to learn from others at all career levels
• Desire to ask questions and think critically about technical matters

What's in It for You

• Working closely with contaminated land auditors and industry leaders
• Support to be involved in industry bodies
• Hands-on mentoring and career development planning
• Flexible work options, including WFH
• Competitive salary and tailored benefits
• Access to diverse, high-profile projects
• Regular social events and a strong team culture

Apply now: careers@epicenvironmental.com.au

Check out our projects: www.epicenvironmental.com.au/environmental-projects

Join a team where your work matters — and your career actually grows.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionScience

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