Associate Director – Land Contamination

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gama environmental is looking for an Associate Director – Land Contamination to lead our Environmental division into its next stage of growth.

If you're recognised for your influence and regarded highly by your industry peers within the land contamination sector, we'd like to hear from you.

This newly created position is an opportunity to elevate your career through a role you're ready for or should have been in for some time now. You'll feel right at home if you know your value and how it transforms a team, projects, and business.

We understand being recognised for what you're capable of while entrenched in projects and other business needs can be difficult. This is an opportunity to apply your craft with fresh eyes supported by a team and ownership group who actively invest in their leaders' success.

About the role

This role can be clearly broken down into the following high-level areas of responsibility and involvement:

· Proactive business, relationship, and growth strategy development together with the Environmental Director

· Team management and development

· Supplier / subcontractor identification and management

· Systems development and improvement

· Compliance management

· Health, safety, environmental, and quality management

· Communication (internal and external).

You will report to, and be supported by, the Environmental Director and business owners.

About us

Since gama environmental's inception, we've gone from strength to strength working with our trusted client base comprising developers, planners, architects, government organisations and the wider private industry to build a healthy pipeline to support sustainable growth.

Working closely with the gama consulting (sister company to gama environmental) civil and structural engineers, gama environmental have laid the foundations for a truly collaborative approach to contaminated land assessment and remediation, aiming to provide our clients with a holistic approach to construction, development, and regulatory compliance.

Why choose us?

gama environmental have a culture of empowering enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to take control of their career, exposing them to a wide range of projects, and facilitating their career development through a truly hands-on mentoring experience you're unlikely to experience anywhere else.

Combining this paradigm with one of care, support and understanding, gama environmental is looking to transform the usual consulting experience into one of excitement, technical growth, and where all team members have a voice.

gama environmental also offer flexible hours and conditions for any job opportunity to allow our employees to manage their lives outside work. We also offer:

competitive remuneration

career and professional development to further your technical ambitions

a safe, comfortable, inclusive, and friendly work environment, with an established social group

involvement in high-profile projects across a variety of sectors, including exposure to aspects of civil and structural engineering

a friendly, fun, and open work environment

a "direct line" to business owners and the leadership group.

What you will bring to the team:

previous experience and knowledge of soil, groundwater, air and sediment sampling fieldwork

Bachelor of Science (e.g., geology, hydrogeology, environmental) or Environmental Engineering degree

an enthusiastic interest in contaminated land assessment/remediation

attention to detail and a desire to provide solution-oriented service

comprehension of national and state legislation, regulation, and industry guidelines

excellent writing, verbal communication, and problem-solving skills

ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary team

willingness and ability to undertake fieldwork, sometimes at remote sites with minimal supervision

driver's licence

willingness to comply with all statutory and company health and safety policies, standards and procedures and instigate and follow safe work practices

a keenness to learn new skills and enthusiasm for taking on tasks that may be outside your position description or comfort zone

a philosophy of continuous improvement to facilitate the development and refinement of practices and procedures in the business.

How to apply:

If this opportunity interests you, please upload your completed application, including but not limited to your resume, academic transcript and a brief cover letter telling us how you meet the requirements for the role byWednesday 24 September 2025.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as an Associate Director?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Environmental Scientist?
• Have you completed a qualification in engineering?

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