Graduate Environmental Scientist – Contamination Assessment & Remediation – Tasmania
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We’re GHD. We don’t do hair, but we straighten out some of the world’s biggest challenges.
We’re engineers, scientists, designers, architects, planners, advisors, innovators, and change makers, committed to making energy, water, and communities sustainable for generations to come.
Since 1928, we’ve been wholly owned by our employees. Today, we are 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals working in over 160 offices across five continents.
Who could you be at GHD?
In Tasmania, our Contamination Assessment & Remediation team is on the lookout for our next graduate in 2026! Based out of our Hobart office, and with a degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering, your interest in out in the field on a wide variety of projects throughout Tasmania and beyond will serve you in this position.
About the role
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work:
- Implementing environmental investigations; field investigations including drilling, monitoring well and soil vapour installation oversight; coordination of environmental monitoring (soil, sediment, groundwater, soil vapour, surface water).
- Field oversight of contractors.
- Assist with field scope development, scheduling, budgeting.
- Assist with data compilation and interpretation.
- Preparation of technical environmental reports for senior review.
- Maintain safety training to conduct environmental contaminated sites work.
Our two‑year Graduate Development Program will give you a smooth start to your consulting career.
What you will bring to the team
- Graduate by December 2025 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science or equivalent.
- 0 to 2 years of experience in environmental consulting.
- Strong interest in chemistry, soil, groundwater, contamination assessment, and remediation methods.
- Knowledge of contaminated sites regulation and associated guidance, protocols, and guidelines.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills to express technical information to multiple audiences.
- Robust technical writing, data analysis, and interpretation skills.
- Valid full driver's license and comfort with long‑distance and off‑road driving (training provided).
Application process
- Your CV, cover letter, transcript.
- Screening, video interviews, meeting the team, psychometric assessments, offer.
Equal Opportunities
If you identify as someone who is neurodiverse or have a disability and need adjustments to any part of the process, let us know in your application form – we’re here to help.
Start dates and opportunities
Most full‑time roles kick off in February 2026, with some teams earlier in mid‑2025. Casual work opportunities may be available throughout your final year of study.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Strategy/Planning, Science, and Consulting
Industries: Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Environmental Services
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