Graduate Environmental Scientist – Contamination Assessment & Remediation – Tasmania
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Job Description
We’re GHD. We don’t do hair. But we do 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 employees. Today, we are 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals working in over 160 offices across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
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 getting out into the field on a wide variety of projects throughout Tasmania and beyond will serve you in valuable stead in this position.
Working with an energetic and high‑performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Implementing environmental investigations with intermediate and senior staff, including field investigations, drilling (various rig types), monitoring well and soil vapour installation oversight, and coordination of environmental monitoring (soil, sediment, groundwater, soil vapour, surface water).
- Field oversight of contractors.
- Assistance with field scope development, scheduling and budgeting.
- Assistance with data compilation and interpretation.
- Preparation of technical environmental reports for senior review.
- Maintain safety training to conduct environmental contaminated site work.
Our two‑year Graduate Development Program is designed to give you a smooth start to your consulting career. Alongside your peers, managers and mentors, we’ll help you detangle any challenges along the way.
What you will bring to the team
- Will 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 and in a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including subcontractors, clients and colleagues.
- Strong technical writing, data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Valid full driver’s licence and comfort with long‑distance and off‑road driving (training will be provided).
A frizz‑free application process
- Your CV – snapshot of your studies and experiences, paid and unpaid.
- A cover letter – show where you’d like to grow within GHD and let your communication skills shine.
- Your transcript – helps us understand what you’ve been learning, from core subjects to electives.
Your journey to joining GHD
1. Screening – We review applications as they come in. The bulk of screening happens after applications close.
2. Video interviews – Record answers to a few straightforward questions to showcase your communication style and excitement for GHD.
3. Meet the team – Face‑to‑face or virtual interview with your prospective team, covering behavioural questions.
4. Psychometric assessments – Quick tests to give us insight into your working style and strengths.
5. Offer – If successful, we discuss salary, start date and background checking process.
We’re committed to being as inclusive as possible and giving everyone an equitable chance of progressing through our application process. 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, though some teams might have earlier start dates in mid‑2025. There may also be casual work opportunities throughout your final year of study to give you a head start.
Ready to shine?
If you’ve got your documents polished and prepped, the application should only take 10‑15 minutes. Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career in consulting.
Additional Information
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Strategy/Planning, Science, and Consulting
- Industries: Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Environmental Services
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