Environmental Scientist

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.

Due to growth and a strong backlog of work across the Contamination Assessment, Remediation and Hydrogeology (CARH) team in Brisbane, we are seeking applications from mid-level contaminated land professionals i.e. (between 4 - 8 years') experience, who are looking for a supportive work environment, with exciting technical challenges to solve, as part of a large team and global network of industry specialists, with diverse backgrounds to learn from and help take your career to the next level. 
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• The Project Management of projects and clients across government and private industry sectors, both small and large in scale.
• Involvement across all project stages, from client attraction/tender submissions through to project execution around the full life cycle of contaminated land, hydrogeology assessments and remediation.
• A high level of engagement and support internally with our project delivery and technical specialists at local and global scale, as well as, external interfaces with regulators, clients and contractors.

What would you bring to the team?

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science (geology and hydrogeology highly regarded).
• 4 - 8 years' demonstrable experience in contaminated land assessment, hydrogeology and/or remediation, including a diverse range of field work and project management skills.
• Strong technical skills and experience in fieldwork related to contaminated land assessment and remediation.
• Experience project managing multiple small, mid-sized and /or large scale multi-disciplinary projects concurrently.
• A passion for operating in a fast-paced environment, with a solutions-focused, "can-do" attitude built around quality assured governance and technical excellence.
• A strong team ethic, a proven commitment to the brand, your team and yourself.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a variety of situations and a willingness to perform as part of the broader team with individual investment to the overall team and client's success.

Important Notice: Office Shutdown Period
Please be aware that our office will be closed from Thursday 25th December 2025 to Friday, 9th January 2026. We will reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026. During this period, there will be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Interested? Apply online now.
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 GHD 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.

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