Senior / Principal Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land

About MBS Environmental

MBS Environmental is a leading provider of environmental and geoscience consulting services to clients in WA and internationally. We exist to deliver better outcomes for our clients, the environment, and communities, through meaningful partnerships, diverse expertise, practical experience, flexibility, and business understanding. As an employee owned company, MBS aims to provide a culture in which all team members can thrive, develop and reach their full potential while meeting business goals. Our values guide everybody's actions, communications, and decisions in our contributions at MBS Environmental.

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About the Role

Due to increased demand and complexity for contaminated sites investigations - especially in the southwest of Western Australia, we are looking for a new team member with experience in contamination assessments, management and remediation. You will be working as part of a highly experienced team of scientists, geochemists, hydrogeologists and engineers in both the MBS Perth and Busselton offices. There is a particular opportunity for growth in contaminated sites work through the MBS southwest team based in Busselton.

MBS geoscience now has the largest team of geochemists and geochemical/hydrogeochemical modellers in Australia as well as expertise in ecotoxicology, human health risk and environmental risk assessments to support your work. The work will involve a variety of projects including contaminated sites assessments, acid sulfate soils, ground/surface water quality, transport fate chemical modelling, environmental risk assessments and air quality/human health risk assessments. The role will involve a combination of project management, mentoring and technical written report generation. The current role is suitable for an experienced Senior or Principal level Environmental Scientist with strong experience in contaminated sites investigations in Western Australia.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will:

• Hold suitable tertiary qualifications (bachelors or higher), in a field such as chemistry, geochemistry, geology, soil science or environmental engineering. An additional working understanding in areas of hydrogeology and broader environmental science aspects would be beneficial. Post graduate qualifications in these subjects will be viewed favourably.
• Have at least 10 years' of experience working in the contaminated land field in Western Australia, with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the WA Contaminated Sites Act and associated regulations and guidelines.
• Be highly experienced in planning and conducting field sampling, monitoring and assessments. This would include groundwater monitoring, soil sampling, contaminated sites assessments and their remediation and acid sulfate soil assessments field work.
• Be experienced in managing projects, budgets, schedules and deliverables, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion of tasks.
• Be experienced with coordinating the work of a team and mentoring an established team of more junior team members to deliver works and develop their skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team but also have the ability to work independently to deliver high quality outcomes. There is opportunity to be multidisciplinary in the role and work across other areas of MBS projects depending on your experience and interests. This may include aspects such as development of management plans, rehabilitation and mine closure planning and environmental approvals.
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident with a current unrestricted Australian drivers licence. Applicants who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents will not be considered.

Why Join MBS Environmental?

• MBS Environmental is an equal opportunity employer with an open, flexible, and friendly work environment.
• We offer flexible work arrangements including flexibility around work location and hours.
• Challenging projects and significant professional development opportunities in a multidisciplinary WA based team with supportive and experienced mentors.
• Options of either a Busselton or West Perth based office location with free onsite parking and proximity to transit and end-of-trip facilities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with personal and professional matters.
• A competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience will be offered to the successful candidate.

If you believe you have the required skills to join the MBS Environmental Team, please send your resume to:

We thank you for your interest in this role and MBS Environmental, please note that only those applicants considered for interview will be contacted.