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SalaryRapid Geo is currently looking for an Environmental Consultant (Geology or other Earth Sciences related) with proven experience within the Contaminated Land Industry.
Seeking someone who is a high-achieving results driven professional.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Senior Environmental Team Leader, you will work as part of a small close-nit team. Here you will be planning and undertaking office work and fieldwork, project management, completing environmental investigations, and full interpretive reporting of environmental projects.
You will have autonomy as we will be looking to you to help the team with conducting field work activities (e.g., conduct sampling of soil, groundwater, air, soil vapor, and landfill gas), as well as office work (e.g., analyze data, contribute to technical report writing, client maintenance and supporting the junior and senior staff with department activities).
Our current workload and the diversity of the work will keep you engaged where each day never looks the same.
If you are looking to work on challenging diverse projects, then this is an opportunity for you to advance your career. To be part of a rapidly expanding consulting firm, and work in a company that emphasizes the importance of their employee’s well-being and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes and results.
The Candidate:
To be considered for this role, the successful candidate will have:
• A tertiary qualification in Geology, or other Earth Science degree, with a solid understanding of earth sciences, particularly hydrogeology, geology, or chemistry.
• At least 2 to 6 years of demonstrated experience in environmental investigation, Contaminated Land assessment and remediation within the consulting industry.
• A successful track record in project management and undertaking environmental investigations for small to large scale projects.
• Experience in producing fee proposals for various project types and sizes.
• Carrying out environmental impact assessments for a wide range of development projects.
• Studying the effects of factors related to anthropogenic pollution and the impacts on potential receptors (e.g., site workers, residents, pedestrians, flora and fauna).
• Knowledge of current guidelines, technical standards, legislation and codes of practice relevant to Contaminated Land Industry in NSW / Australia.
• Enforcing laws and regulations to conserve and protect flora and fauna.
• Logging, collecting, studying and analyzing soil and water samples.
• Experience in fieldwork related to contaminated sites.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with existing clients as well as create leads to help build professional relationships with new clients.
• Passion for technical excellence, attention to detail, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Proposing solutions to address negative or adverse environmental impacts.
• Project management skills, including resource and budget management, with certification in project management being desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work cohesively within a team driven environment.
• High commitment to safety & detailed orientated.
• General induction card (White Card).
• A current valid driver’s license class C (manual would be highly regarded).
• Full Australian working rights.
Why Join Us?
Rapid Geo is committed to investing in your future. You will be part of a supportive workplace where you will be encouraged to continue your professional development to advance your technical and leadership expertise.
• Attractive salary package: ranging between $72,000 to $82,000+ superannuation (negotiable) based on industry experience.
• Fast-track your career and become an industry expert. Our priority is to promote internally, and we encourage our employees to continuously expand their knowledge and skills.
• Rapid Geo helps with professional training & development to become a Chartered Professional Engineer through Engineers Australia.
• Potential travel opportunities across NSW and occasionally interstate.
• Great work/office culture and enjoy team building/social events throughout the calendar year.
An immediate start is also on offer. To apply for the position, email your resume and a cover letter highlighting why you would be a good addition to our team and how you fit our companies’ model and requirements.
