Environmental Consultant

8 hours ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia RPS Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Environmental Scientist – Cairns, QLD
Oceans and Environment | RPS, A Tetra Tech Company
At RPS, a Tetra Tech company, we define, shape and manage some of Australia and Asia Pacific's most successful infrastructure, development and resources projects. From the transport networks that keep our cities moving to the renewable energy investments that power our future, we bring ideas to life.

With a team of over 30,000 globally, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems. Here in Cairns, we are looking for a motivated Environmental Scientist to join our Oceans and Environment team and grow your career with us.

The role
As An Environmental Consultant, You Will Be Supported By Experienced Colleagues While Gaining Greater Independence In Technical And Client-facing Work. You Will

  • Undertake site investigations, surveys, dataset interpretation and modelling
  • Prepare high-quality environmental reports and advice
  • Contribute to projects across environmental management and remediation
  • Support project management on small to medium assignments, including risk identification and quality standards
  • Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs and perspectives are understood
  • Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and collaborative team spirit

About You
You are a degree-qualified professional in a relevant field with developing consultancy experience. You are:

  • Ideally with two years plus experience in a similar role
  • Growing your technical expertise with a desire for continual learning
  • Confident in engaging with clients and presenting findings clearly
  • Capable of working independently on site and in report preparation
  • Interested in managing projects and understanding the financial and risk aspects involved
  • Committed to safety, quality and building strong working relationships
  • Professional certification and ongoing industry training will be highly regarded.

Why RPS?
At RPS we thrive on solving problems that matter. You will work alongside a diverse and supportive team, sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise while delivering projects that make a real impact.

We Offer

  • A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development
  • The chance to contribute to meaningful environmental projects in the Cairns region
  • 1 x Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement
  • Paid Parental and Partner Leave
  • $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a plus other health and wellness initiatives
  • Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging
  • Day off on your yearly anniversary
  • Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning etc
  • Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more++

Our Approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.



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