Environmental Scientist

Overview

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for? Our Environment group in Tasmania is a team of 22 professionals across three offices, dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions for multidisciplinary projects of all sizes in contamination assessment and remediation across renewable energy, transport, resources, water, defence and other markets.

Position

We are seeking an Environmental Scientist eager to be involved in a variety of projects, including asset transition, landfill gas, groundwater, waste, soil, surface water and petroleum contamination site assessments. This includes monitoring and reporting activities. You will deliver innovative client‑focused solutions and high‑quality projects for our clients, and help to build a robust, skilled, and motivated team capable of sustaining our long‑term success.

Responsibilities

• Use your technical, project management and client relationship skills to contribute and lead technical delivery of environmental contamination and remediation projects.
• Conduct field investigations, data management and technical reporting for contaminated site assessments.
• Provide field and office‑based technical guidance.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

What you will bring to the team

• Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science (Environmental, Geology, Hydrogeology), with professional experience (ideally 5–10 years) in contamination assessment and remediation in a consulting environment.
• Well‑developed skills in field work, including soil logging, site assessment and monitoring.
• Proficient in field sampling techniques and QA/QC protocol.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in data management, interpretation, and reporting.
• Experience managing site investigations and sub‑contractors.
• Eligibility to be registered/chartered with relevant professional accreditation and/or body.
• Current Defence security clearance or be eligible to apply for clearance.

We will consider applicants who can work in either our Launceston or Burnie offices for this role.

Interested? Apply by cob 25 September 2025.

Contact Linda Graham
+61 3 8687 8846.

EEO and Additional Information

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well‑being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

We are a veteran friendly employer and encourage Veterans to apply.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change. Our Pledge to You: at GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. We pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.

That's the #PowerOfCommitment.

Who We Are: GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee‑owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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