Environmental Scientist / Hydrogeologist / Engineer

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems— we provide solutions.

Environmental Scientist / Hydrogeologist / Engineer

Location: Brisbane, QLD (flexible home, office and field-based role) 

The Opportunity:  

We are seeking an early-career environmental professional to join our Queensland team and contribute to the technical delivery of environmental site assessment, monitoring, compliance and remediation programs. This role is suited to someone who has developed a solid grounding in environmental fieldwork and data analysis and is now looking to broaden their technical capability and work more closely with senior practitioners on complex projects. This will involve work for clients cross multiple sectors, including oil and gas, chemical and heavy industry, water resources and others. 

The position involves a practical and flexible mix of field, office and home-based work, with periodic travel to regional locations (typically medium-duration trips). While project delivery is primarily Australia-focused, there may be opportunities to support interstate or international work as your experience develops. The preferred location is Brisbane, although other locations will be considered. 

Typical responsibilities: 

• Support and progressively take ownership of technical tasks across environmental site assessment, monitoring and remediation projects, including: 

• Planning and implementing environmental field programs, such as: 

• Groundwater and surface water monitoring 

• Soil sampling and field assessments 

• Site inspections and compliance monitoring 

• Manage, analyse and present environmental data sets, including groundwater, surface water and soil data 

• Undertake desktop investigations, background reviews and data compilation to support project planning and technical interpretation 

• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and project deliverables, including: 

• Environmental site assessment and monitoring reports 

• Work plans and sampling and analysis plans 

• Health, safety and environmental documentation 

• Rehabilitation, closure and compliance reporting 

• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors during field activities (e.g. drilling, excavation and rehabilitation works) 

• Assist with project and task management, including scope planning, scheduling and budget tracking 

As experience develops, there will be increasing opportunities to lead discrete tasks, mentor junior staff, and contribute to higher-level technical interpretation and client interactions. 

Position Requirements: 

This opportunity is suited for an adaptable, capable and self-motivated individual who enjoys practical implementation of field programs, data analysis and technical problem solving. The following attributes are important for success in this role: 

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with an attention to detail 

• Clear and concise technical writing ability 

• Ability to think strategically and conceptually, and to translate strategy into practical and tactical plans 

• A practical and efficient approach to fieldwork, with a strong focus on data quality and defensible outcomes 

• Ability to work independently, whilst seeking support from other practitioners at key points 

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a project team 

• Appreciation and conscientious application of health, safety and environment standards. 

Qualifications for this role include: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, hydrogeology, soil science or other relevant science/engineering degree 

• Approximately 3–5 years’ experience in environmental consulting or a closely related technical role 

• Demonstrated experience in groundwater and soil sampling and environmental monitoring programs 

• A developing understanding of environmental and resource regulatory frameworks and guidelines 

• Data management experience (experience with R, Power BI and other database management experience is preferred, but not essential) 

• Australian experience and a current ability to work in Australia (citizenship or valid visa) is required 

• Current Australian state driving license.