AddressYour new company
Our client is a leading environmental consultancy that provides professional contaminated site assessment and management advice to its clients. They are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join their team.
Your new role
As a Senior Environmental Scientist, your primary duties will include:
- Designing, implementing, and completing field soil, sediment, and contaminated site sampling programs, which may involve intrastate travel.
- Supervising and instructing field and professional staff on soil and groundwater sampling programs, including direct supervision where required.
- Accompanying field staff and drilling rigs on field investigation programs, assisting with sampling, testing, and collection of field data as required.
- Liaising with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and other professionals via email, phone, and in person.
- Designing, preparing, and supervising specialist testing programs by third-party laboratories, including quality control.
- Maintaining adequate records of all work performed, billing information for clients, laboratory records, sampling programs, and any other information relevant to the conduct of the business day-to-day.
- Reporting technical and scientific results of field and laboratory investigations for contaminated site assessment and management to clients and regulatory bodies such as local councils and EPA.
- Undertaking compliance inspections and validation sampling for council and EPA certification as required.
- Attending professional development courses, conferences, and training as required to maintain CPD hours.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will need to have a strong background in environmental science, particularly in the area of contaminated site assessment and management. You will also need to have excellent communication skills, as you will be liaising with a variety of stakeholders including clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and other professionals.
What you'll get in return
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will have the opportunity to work with a leading environmental consultancy and make a real difference in the field of contaminated site assessment and management. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through professional development courses, conferences, and training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to carlos.corvalan@hays.com.au, or call us now +61 3 6108 5519.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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