Marine Scientist

Marine Scientist
Location: Melbourne, VIC
We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate or Early Career Coastal Engineer or Marine Scientist to join our Oceans and Environmental team based in Melbourne.

Working closely with colleagues across our national Oceans and Environmental teams, you will contribute to a diverse range of marine environmental and engineering projects. This role offers the chance to apply your technical knowledge to real-world challenges and develop your expertise under the guidance of experienced professionals.

What You Will Be Involved In
You will play an active role in projects that may include:

• Offshore renewable energy developments
• Port development and dredging impact studies and port and harbour developments and decommissioning.
• Oil spill risk assessmentsand monitoring
• Wastewater discharge studies
• Marine mammal, fish, benthic and seabird surveys
• Environmental impact and risk assessments

Project approvals, such as referrals under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) and Victorian Environment Effects Act (EE Act), management plans for the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR) and NOPSEMA and Victorian Marine and Coastal Act consent applications

• Water quality and sediment transport studies
• Assisting with project management of small to medium projects, including budgets, schedules, invoicing and client liaison
• Participating in field work, including vessel-based activities, diving and marine and seabird surveys
• Contributing to high-quality technical reports and documentation
• Collaborating with RPS and Tetra Tech specialists across disciplines including marine ecology, coastal engineering health and safety and communications
• We also provide training and development in advanced modelling techniques to support a wide range of practical applications, as well as opportunities to build your project management skills.

About You
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual who is eager to contribute to meaningful marine and coastal projects. You will have:

• A degree in a relevant engineering or marine science discipline
• Recent graduates OR early career scientists and engineers with 0-4 years' experience in a similar role
• A sound theoretical and practical understanding of oceanography, coastal or marine science, seabird and shorebird or other marine ecology
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and confidently
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Matlab, Python or GIS software is advantageous

What You'll Get From Us
Along with a competitive salary, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment within a market-leading project management team that specialises in the delivery of large, complex projects. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most influential and talented leaders in the industry.

RPS also offers a range of benefits to support your professional development and wellbeing:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Annual professional membership reimbursement
• Paid parental and partner leave
• $250 active lifestyle allowance per annum
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme and salary packaging options
• Professional and technical development programs, including study assistance, online learning and mentoring across portfolios
• Active office social events, employee assistance program, service recognition and more

Why RPS?
At RPS, you will be part of a connected global team that is passionate about solving complex problems and delivering meaningful outcomes. We invest in your growth, back your ambition and provide opportunities to work on high-impact projects across Australia and beyond.

Join us and build a career that makes a difference in the future of our oceans and coasts.

Our commitment to you
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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.