Environmental Scientist
5 days ago
Environmental Scientist
The Opportunity
Kleinfelder Australia is a leading environmental consultancy delivering smart, practical solutions across infrastructure, resources, and community projects. We are seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to join our Townsville team and contribute to high-quality environmental management, assessment, and compliance outcomes.
About the role:
In this role, you will:
- Undertake environmental assessments, approvals, and compliance monitoring in line with state and Commonwealth legislation.
- Prepare clear, well-structured reports and documentation for clients and regulators.
- Conduct and oversee fieldwork, ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with industry standards.
- Liaise with clients, landholders, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Support project planning, strategy development, and proposal preparation.
- Contribute to the delivery of environmental impact assessment projects across local, state, and federal frameworks.
- Uphold Kleinfelder's values of safety, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.
- Work flexibly from home or client offices.
Based in Townsville, this role offers the flexibility of local autonomy while being fully supported by our friendly Brisbane team, with several colleagues already engaged in remote arrangements.
This is a full-time position; however, part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
About You
You will bring:
A degree in Environmental or a related field.
3-5 years' experience in environmental consulting, assessment and/or compliance monitoring. Preference for candidates with infrastructure experience.
Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
Practical fieldwork experience and a solid understanding of legislative frameworks.
High-level interpersonal and communication skills.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively.
A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
Additional desirable qualifications include a current driver's licence, White Card, and First Aid Certificate.
The Company
Kleinfelder Australia is an environmental consulting firm providing professional and technical services for land contamination and remediation, geotechnical investigation and design, environmental planning and approvals, ecology and land rehabilitation and management.
Kleinfelder Australia, as part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an environmental, engineering and science-based consulting firm, can utilise the experience of over 3,000 employees globally. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver our projects with local and international experience across multiple disciplinary lines.
Why Join Kleinfelder?
We offer a range of benefits to support your development and well-being:
Competitive salary and extra leave options (e.g. purchased leave, paid parental leave, public holiday swap),
Access to health and wellness programs (e.g. EAP),
Career development support and study assistance, and
Recognition and reward programs.
Kleinfelder is an equal opportunity employer where we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be part of our organisation and apply.
Applications close 25 October 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and the role may be filled prior to the closing date.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, and require any further information, please email our friendly HR team at
To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal working rights to work in Australia.
Kleinfelder will be managing this process and applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.
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