Position Overview
* Darwin based role | relocation support + 3 weeks accommodation provided
* High-level reporting role – no heavy field work, strong team beneath you
* Major NT projects: Defence, Government, Airports & large-scale developments
$180,000–$200,000+ super (depending on level)
WFH flexibility + office parking
Principal Environmental Scientist in Contaminated Sites, move to Darwin and step into a leadership role where the work is already secured, the team is in place, and what's missing is a senior operator to pull it all together.
This is not a "go win work" role. It's an delivery-heavy, technically focused position supporting a team that's already running at capacity across some of the Northern Territory's most significant contaminated land projects. Defence landholdings, government portfolios, airport expansions and contractor‐led developments – long‐term, complex work that needs experienced oversight.
You'll work alongside an established local team and plug into a broader national contaminated land and hazardous materials group of 50+ specialists. The field work, sampling and day‐to‐day PM is discovered. Your value is in reviewing, guiding and delivering high‐quality outputs.
You'll sit at the senior end of the Darwin team, supporting the office lead and ensuring projects are delivered to a high technical standard. Less time in the field, more time shaping outputs and mentoring others.
Responsibilities
* Review and sign off on contaminated land reports (PSI, DSI, remediation)
* Provide technical direction across Defence, government and infrastructure projects
* Support and mentor junior consultants developing their reporting capability
* Work closely with project managers and field teams to bring projects together
* Act as a key technical support to the Darwin Office Manager
* Contribute to complex site strategies and remediation approaches
* Optional exposure to Environmental Approvals/EIA work if this interests you
Who You'll Work With
This is a tight Darwin team of five – a mix of contaminated land and hazardous materials specialists, supported by a broader national network. It's a practical, delivery-focused environment where everyone knows their role and gets on with it.
You'll be working with experienced Principals, strong Hazmat operators, and junior consultants who need guidance rather than micromanagement. The culture is flexible, low ego, and built around getting quality work out the door.
Darwin in itself suits people who want something different – big projects, less congestion, and a more balanced lifestyle. If you're interstate, relocation support is there to make the move easy.
What You'll Bring
* 8–15+ years' experience in contaminated land consulting
* Strong technical reporting and review capability
* Experience across PSI, DSI and remediation projects
* Ability to mentor and guide junior consultants
* Comfortable operating at Senior, Associate or Principal level
* Interest in broader environmental approvals (optional, not essential)
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