Senior Environmental Scientist – Compliance Services
Role: Full-time | Business Group: DCS | Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd | Business Line: Environment | Work Location Model: Hybrid | Operating Group: International | Primary Location: AU - Singleton, NSW
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AECOM's environmental practice helps industries, clients and governments meet environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, reduce risks, obtain permits and approvals, decommission and restore contaminated sites, and tackle climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.
The 'compliance services' team at AECOM is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join their Singleton team.
We are excited to be involved in the region's transformative projects with a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
How you'll make a difference
* Manage environmental compliance projects across mining, councils and power generation clients.
* Lead client communication and build strong, trusted relationships.
* Mentor and support technicians and junior staff across field and office work.
* Deliver environmental monitoring programs (surface water, groundwater and air quality), including data collection, validation and reporting.
* Undertake site work (around two days per week), including sampling and supervision.
* Ensure quality assurance across data, reporting and compliance with legislation.
The qualities that help you thrive
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
* Experience in environmental compliance, ideally within a consulting or field-based environment
* A degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, planning or a related discipline
* Understanding of environmental monitoring, data quality assurance and health and safety practices
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time, plan work effectively and contribute to team operations
* Confident communication and report writing skills, with the ability to engage with clients and internal stakeholders
* A proactive, team-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and take initiative
* Previous experience in client-facing or project coordination roles is beneficial, but not essential
* Hold a current driver's licence and be able to undertake regular site work, including passing an Order 45 medical
Why you'll love working with us
* Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
* Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
* Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
* Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Ready to push the limits of what's possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we, our clients and our communities live and work in Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our clients trust us to solve complex challenges. We are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through technical and digital expertise, equity, diversity and inclusion, and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with extensive global reach. Learn .
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have flexibility with hybrid work options. Whether you're in an office, remote location or client site, you will work in a dynamic environment where integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and a pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We celebrate unique talents and experiences to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and families, plus a robust global well-being program. We're a trusted global infrastructure firm and we're in this together — your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll gain the benefits of being part of a global, publicly traded firm with access to industry-leading technology and high-impact work with flexible arrangements. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential and will help you reach yours.
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