Environmental Scientist Role
We are seeking a skilled Environmental Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering environmental auditing, assessment, and management projects. This role is ideal for someone looking to expand their experience in the field and work on a wide range of exciting projects.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a highly experienced team of environmental scientists, ecologists, planners, and engineers. We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of environmental legislation, current industry standards, and approval processes.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
* Assisting with document review and desktop assessments of various approved developments for compliance against development approvals.
* Providing accurate research and environmental advice for multi-disciplinary projects.
* Completing environmental assessment projects such as review of environmental factors, environmental impact assessments, and environmental management plans.
* Conducting site inspections and desktop assessments for general environmental site assessments.
* Provision of specific technical input into studies and projects as appropriate.
* Preparation of environmental impact assessments from technical written reports to support project outcomes.
* Reviewing scientific results, specialist reports, and interpreting environmental legislation as required.
* Client and regulator liaison to achieve project objectives.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Tertiary qualifications in environmental management, environmental science, or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated 2-5 years (or more) relevant experience, preferably with consulting experience.
* Demonstrated experience in working on NSW planning application assessments.
* A general understanding of the principles and practices of environmental assessment, environmental management, and environmental auditing in NSW.
* Experience in writing clear, concise, and accurate reports on technical matters.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
* Good knowledge of relevant state and commonwealth legislation in theory and application.
* Ability to navigate computer systems and converse in basic office software.
* A high level of self-motivation, self-discipline, initiative, and demonstrated ability to manage the position's responsibility and perform complex tasks with minimal supervision.
We offer a competitive salary package dependent on qualifications and experience, stability, genuine career growth opportunities, challenging and rewarding work, a friendly and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development and mentoring, study assistance program, flexible working conditions, and great working environment within a close-knit team.