Senior Environmental Scientist

Job Description
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.

Who are we looking for?
We're looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Environment team.

Our Environment business has maintained strong growth in recent years and is currently one of the largest groups in WA, being a leader in impact assessment and approvals, terrestrial ecology, marine, air and noise assessments services. Our diverse team contributes to a wide variety of projects, with a strategic focus on renewable energy, critical minerals and Defence at a regional, national and global scale.

At GHD, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. That's why we offer flexible working arrangements tailored to support your lifestyle and commitments. This role is open to both
full-time
and
part-time hours
, with a minimum of 24 hours per week, providing you the flexibility to thrive professionally while balancing your personal life. Join us in an environment that truly values your well-being as much as your expertise.

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.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Conduct comprehensive environmental assessments and impact studies in compliance with Australian regulatory frameworks.
• Lead and contribute to the preparation of high-quality proposals and client-ready technical reports following relevant standards and guidelines, client requirements, and GHD project guidelines.
• Act as a Project Manager for routine projects, collaborating effectively with project stakeholders to ensure successful client experience in project delivery.
• Supervise the daily activities of a project or design team including allocating and checking work and providing feedback on performance.
• Marketing including the development and submission of proposals for routine, low risk projects which at times may involve convincing internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate with clients about current work and future needs, provide timely updates on project progress.
• Supervise, support and train less experienced members of the team.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor of Science (Environmental) degree or related field.
• 5+ years' relevant experience, with sound knowledge of Commonwealth, State and Local Government environmental regulatory requirements.
• Applies broad knowledge of a professional discipline or advanced knowledge of technical practices demonstrated in a relevant industry or consulting business.
• A track record for delivering exceptional client experience, and an eye for business development opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and writing skills, including experience in the preparation of reports for clients and or regulators.
• Current C class drivers' licence
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite (excel, word, outlook)

Interested? Apply now.
Contact Antonia Tomassone
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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 hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

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

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.

That's why 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.