Overview
There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who we are looking for
Our Environment group in Tasmania is a team of 22 professionals across three offices, dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions for multidisciplinary projects of all sizes in contamination assessment and remediation across renewable energy, transport, resources, water, defence and other markets. We are seeking an Environmental Scientist eager to be involved in a variety of projects, including asset transition, landfill gas, groundwater, waste, soil, surface water, and petroleum contamination site assessments. This includes monitoring and reporting activities. You will deliver innovative client-focused solutions and high-quality projects for our clients, and help to build a robust, skilled, and motivated team, capable of sustaining our long-term success.
Responsibilities
- Use your technical, project management and client relationship skills to contribute and lead technical delivery of environmental contamination and remediation projects.
- Conduct field investigations, data management and technical reporting for contaminated site assessments.
- Provide field and office-based technical guidance.
- Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Science (Environmental, Geology, Hydrogeology), backed by professional experience (ideally 5–10 years) in contamination assessment and remediation in a consulting environment.
- Well-developed skills in field work, including soil logging, site assessment and monitoring.
- Proficient in field sampling techniques and QA/QC protocol.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in data management, interpretation, and reporting.
- Managing site investigations and subcontractors.
- Eligibility to be registered/chartered with relevant professional accreditation and/or body.
- Current Defence security clearance or be eligible to apply for clearance.
Location and application
We will consider applicants who can work in either our Launceston or Burnie offices for this role. Interested? Apply by close of business 25 September 2025. Contact Linda Graham at +61.
GHD is an equal prospect employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. GHD embraces a range of adaptable work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
We are a veteran-friendly employer and encourage Veterans to apply.
About us
Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.
Our Power of Commitment is our brand promise. GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact drives us to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
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