Contaminated Land Environmental Scientist
About the role
About Us
At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.
“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
A Day in the Life
Formally known as Epic Environmental, the Australian arm of Onterris has kept the strong culture we are well known for. The team continues to work closely with clients, building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes without an overemphasis on KPIs.
Our teams have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, auditors, and professionals with vast experience within our industry, while enjoying regular social events and collaborative work that bring the team together. Onterris also supports career development through relevant internal opportunities and individual one-on-one career conversations focused on growth and progression.
We are seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Contaminated Land and Water team within our Sydney office. Have the opportunity to work alongside more than 45 land and water professionals across Australia who are actively invested in mentoring, collaboration and your long-term career development.
This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
Project managing minor projects
Undertaking quality audits of graduate/consultant level deliverables and/or projects
Leading and organising fieldwork programs with multiple scopes of work
Preparing and leading business development meetings
Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
Tertiary qualification from a recognised institute in Environmental Science/ Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Management or related field
3+ years experience within contaminated land and water
Solid understanding of NSW and national environmental frameworks
Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.
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