Principal Consultant – Contaminated Land Management

RED OHMS Group is a leading Australian consultancy serving diverse sectors including mining, oil and gas (both onshore and offshore), government, education, manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, industrial, and commercial industries.

We specialise in delivering expert occupational hygiene, environmental management, hazardous materials (hazmat) services, and tailored training solutions. Our nationwide presence includes leadership, technical operations, and business support teams based in Perth (headquarters), Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, and Kalgoorlie.

At RED OHMS Group, we are committed to promoting workplace safety and health – ensuring people not only return home in the same condition they arrived but leave healthier thanks to the solutions we provide.

The opportunity

Are you a seasoned environmental professional driven with a passion for leading impactful, sustainable solutions in land contamination, remediation, and environmental risk management?

As part of our strategic growth across the East Coast, we are seeking a Principal Consultant – Contaminated Land Management to join our high-performing environmental team in Brisbane, Queensland.

This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in delivering complex, high-profile projects across urban, industrial, infrastructure, and resource sectors. We're looking for someone who brings technical experience, strategic insight, project leadership, and strong client engagement skills.

Whether you're an experience senior consultant ready to step into a principal role, or already operating at this level and looking for the right platform to influence project outcomes and mentor emerging talent – we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage Preliminary and Detailed Site Investigations (PSI/DSI)

• Develop and implement Remediation Action Plans (RAPs) and Site Management Plans (SMPs)

• Undertake soil, groundwater, and vapour assessments

• Provide waste classification and disposal guidance

• Conduct human health and ecological risk assessments

• Engage with regulators, site auditors, and key stakeholders

• Prepare high-quality, technically sound reports aligned with NEPM (ASC) and relevant state regulations

About you

You are a passionate and driven professional with a commitment environmental best practice, client outcomes, and team collaboration.

You will ideally bring

• A tertiary qualification in environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, hydrogeology, or related field

• Strong working knowledge of QLD EPA requirements and the NEPM / ASC NEPM frameworks

• Professional chartership or eligibility (e.g., CEnvP Site Contamination Specialist, CPEng)

• Experience mentoring junior staff and managing complex projects

• Excellent reporting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with a practical and solutions-focused mindset

• Proven understanding of contaminated land legislation and compliance frameworks

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into client-focused advice

• A current Australian driver's license, and willingness to travel to regional and remote sites

• A meticulous, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to quality and safety in fieldwork

• A collaborative and proactive mindset, thriving in fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Why join us?

When you join our team, you'll benefit from a workplace that values safety, diversity, and development, while providing the flexibility and support you need to thrive:

• Work on high-profile and diverse contaminated land projects across sectors

• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team culture

• Access to career development pathways and ongoing professional training

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

• A work environment where safety is the number one priority

• A fun, supportive, and diverse workplace that values your contribution

• The opportunity to influence and shape workplace culture in a growing business

Our mission

At RED OHMS Group, we believe in meaningful work that creates a positive impact on people and the planet. You'll be part of a supportive team of environmental professionals who value technical excellence, innovative thinking, and ongoing learning and development.

We offer a flexible and inclusive work environment, opportunities to lead significant projects, and a culture that empowers you to grow your career while shaping real-world outcomes.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your background, area of expertise and career goals.

Please note: Depending on the role, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, a pre-employment medical (including physical fitness assessment), and drug and alcohol screening.