$99,255 – $112,968 per annum + 15.25% Super
The City of Launceston is seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental Scientist to join our City Infrastructure – Water Team. This role provides operational support and technical expertise to improve environmental outcomes across our water, stormwater and flood management activities.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to a diverse range of community and infrastructure projects with a focus on improving water quality, ecological health and public wellbeing. The role supports contemporary asset management practices, environmental investigation work, delivery of environmental programs and advising on environmental matters across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Undertaking inspections and investigations of environmental incidents
* Supporting development and updates to environmental and asset renewal programs
* Preparing tender documentation and project specifications
* Managing delivery of environmental programs and projects
* Providing technical environmental advice during works delivery and planning activities
* Responding to customer enquiries relating to environmental and water‐related issues
* Identifying and supporting new and improvement works aligned with strategic plans
* Planning, procuring and managing works and contractors across project stages
About You
You are an environmentally minded professional who brings strong analytical, investigative and communication skills to your work. You demonstrate our organisational values and enjoy collaborating across teams to achieve strong community, environmental and operational outcomes.
We are looking for someone with:
* Experience providing advice on climate change impacts, concept design and forward planning
* Strong judgement, decision‐making and risk‐analysis capabilities
* High‐level technical skills in contemporary environmental management, particularly water management
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Science
* Minimum five years' experience in environmental management (water and operational experience desirable)
About the City of Launceston
The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest council and an award-winning Employer of Choice. Launceston is deeply connected to our history and natural beauty, and will thrive as Northern Tasmania's economic, cultural, and culinary heart. With a commitment to diverse housing, sustainability, economic growth and innovation, we're building a city where people feel connected, businesses succeed, and the environment flourishes. Launceston is a place to live, work, play, visit and belong. Be part of a city shaping its future.
At the City of Launceston, diversity isn't just something we celebrate — it's key to our success. We're committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to something bigger — our community.
City of Launceston adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.
How to Apply
If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please visit the careers page of our website at Careers – City of Launceston and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.
Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume, and a statement (maximum two pages) addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack.
You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.
Applications Close: 3.00pm, Friday 20 March 2026
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