Senior Environmental Scientist – Contaminated Land, Darwin, NT

Overview

Lead medium-to-large contaminated land projects, mentor staff, manage stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• report delivery
• stakeholder engagement
• safety management
• technical leadership
• team collaboration

Tasks

Supported by our Principals, you’ll contribute to innovative technical solutions while growing your career in a flexible, inclusive, and highly skilled environment. This role will include some remote work within NT including shifts away from home. Joining our team means you’ll work alongside hazardous materials & occupational hygienists, experienced environmental scientists & engineers, geologists & hydrogeologists, and remediation and waste management consultants to deliver a broad range of complex site investigation and remediation projects. Be part of a collaborative group where you’ll deliver technical excellence while mentoring the next generation of consultants. -Build strong relationships with clients and contribute to business development opportunities alongside senior leaders -Lead and manage medium to large-scale contaminated land projects from scoping to delivery -Deliver high-quality reports, proposals and communications for clients and regulators -Navigate stakeholder engagement with government agencies and regulatory bodies -Ensure safety, quality, budget, and schedule performance on projects -Collaborate with multi-disciplinary specialists across Australia on major national projects -Ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan -Provide technical leadership, oversight, and mentorship to junior consultants

Requirements

• technical writing
• project management
• cenvp
• cpss
• 5 years
• environmental degree

What You Bring

Working closely with our sister companies - Eco Logical Australia, Norman Disney Young and RPS - we apply deep technical expertise and project management capability to tackle complex challenges, making sure our solutions are creative, practical and sustainable. -Excellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills -Be an Australian permanent resident or citizen (required for the Department of Defence) -Strong project management skills with a focus on quality and delivery -Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP – General, Site Contamination Specialist) or Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) highly regarded -Strong knowledge of national and state environmental regulations, guidelines, and standards relevant to contaminated sites -Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in contaminated land consulting, including site assessments, remediation, and regulatory engagement -Hold a full Australian driver’s license -Degree qualified in Environmental Science/Engineering or related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded

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Benefits

-Travel Discounts: Great deals through our corporate traveller program -Support: Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family -Parental Leave: Paid leave for both primary and secondary caregivers -Career pathways with opportunities to deepen your technical capability and expand into leadership roles -Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, tailored hours, study breaks, and the ability to buy extra leave—up to 8 weeks per year! -Memberships: Professional memberships to help you stay ahead in your field -A flexible work environment that supports your personal and professional goals -Recognition: Our reward and recognition program makes sure your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed -Growth Opportunities: Professional development, coaching, and mentorship from our top experts -Diverse Projects: Work across a wide variety of projects, clients, and sectors -Access to diverse, high-profile projects across multiple sectors -Car Leasing: Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing options -Support and coaching from our Practice Leader and senior technical experts

About Tetra Tech Coffey

-Delivers complex, high-profile projects—from foundational support for Dubai’s Burj Khalifa to urban renewal at Sydney’s Barangaroo and transport infrastructure like metro lines and port expansions. -Offers integrated services including site investigations, structural engineering, water cycle management, environmental monitoring and project management. -Specialises across multiple sectors like Buildings, Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Transport, blending local insight with global innovation. -Houses NATA‑accredited labs and uses advanced tools—3D modelling, digital geospatial analytics and numerical simulation—to drive data‑led solutions. -Known for tackling technically demanding environments—tunnelling, deep foundations, slope stability and hazardous materials—often under tight regulatory frameworks.

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