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Environmental Scientist

About Us

Based in North Melbourne, Western Environmental is a specialist environmental consultancy that draws on the combined experience of our environmental professionals. We service a major project portfolio in infrastructure, land development and industrial sectors as well as aviation and defence projects. We provide a stimulating, open working environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Valuable people come from all walks of life. At Western Environmental, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the clients and community we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, cultural background, disability status or sexual orientation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Environmental Scientist, this exciting position based within our Melbourne office will see you form part of a close knit, high performing environmental team. We are seeking a graduate to early-career Environmental Scientist to assist within the contamination land management field, including field work, data analyses and report writing.

We require someone who can multitask within tight time frames, work both autonomously and in a team environment, produce accurate reports using Microsoft products and ideally have experience with spatial analysis software (e.g. QGIS). Selection of suitable candidates will be based on potential rather than just experience and as such fresh university graduates with limited industry experience are encouraged to apply, as well as those with up to 1 year's experience. This is a casual position, transitioning to full time as the workload increases.

Skills & Experience

• Up to 1 year's relevant work experience
• Degree qualified in environmental science / management (or equivalent)
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work within a team environment and autonomously
• Willing and able to work with flexibility according to operational requirements
• Highly motivated and proactive
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management
• Right to work in Australia on a permanent basis
• Valid Australian drivers licence

Benefits of Joining Western Environmental

• Competitive benefits and remuneration packages
• Professional and technical development opportunities
• Dynamic working environment and opportunity to grow with the company and shape your team
• Access to projects on a national level, including high profile and complex sites
• Flexible work hours

Please submit your application consisting of a cover letter and CV, to tabitha.l@westenv.com.au