Environmental Scientist/Contaminated Land Consultant
	Robson Environmental Pty Ltd

Environmental Scientists / Contaminated Land Consultants / Senior Contaminated Land Consultants - ACT

Robson Environmental, established in 1990, is a Canberra based consultancy within a multi disciplinary team covering hazmat, environmental assessment & remediation, occupational hygiene, workplace safety and NATA accredited laboratories. We have NATA accreditation for our hazmat surveying. 

Robson Environmental is currently developing broader interests within the Environmental Science space and is looking for professionals for Senior roles within our contaminated land, assessment and remediation section.

The Role

We are interested in hearing from degree-qualified individuals with a proven track record in this discipline with 3+ years professional experience.

The contaminated land assessment role will involve undertaking Project Management responsibilities specific to Phase 1, and 2 environmental investigations, remediation projects and management plans. This role would include directing junior staff as required and working closely with the team manager.

It is envisaged that this opportunity will suit individuals with excellent interpersonal, project management, time management and report writing skills.

We are interested in talking with Environmental Science professionals that can bring diversity to the team, including hydrogeology, geotechnics and auditing.

Overtime/time in lieu paid at penalty rates. Consideration will be given to a re-location allowance for interstate applicants.

Essential

The successful candidate will have tertiary or post graduate qualifications in Geology, Soil Science, Hydrology etc. In addition, it is essential that candidates hold a current drivers licence and desirable for the candidate to hold an ACT / NSW Asbestos Assessors certification. Applicants must reside in Australia and hold residency.

Desirable

Experience in the following areas will be highly regarded: Project management, desktop studies (Phase 1); sampling plan and project design; vapour, soil and water sampling from boreholes / test pits and the installation and monitoring of groundwater / vapour wells; and supervision of drilling and earth moving contractors.

Benefits

Our staff are our best asset. We invest to train new starters to the highest level possible and provide mentorship and support to ensure they achieve personal and company goals. Our working environment is friendly, positive and cooperative, designed to achieve the best possible results for our clients, staff and the company. Our mission is to ensure that the built environment is as safe and hazard free as possible. Staff are provided with all necessary training, PPE and supervision to ensure their safety and to provide for their professional development.

Canberra offers a great lifestyle – fantastic dining, cafes and arts scene, a wide variety of outdoor activities on our door step. We are 1.5 hours from the coast with good surfing, fishing, bushwalking, camping and relaxation, and 1.5 hours from some of the best snowboarding and skiing in the country. Housing is high quality, plentiful and reasonably priced with virtually no traffic jams on average commutes to work of 10 – 20 minutes. Government and private schools are amongst the best in the country, and our 4 universities are world class.

Applications

Please forward your CV and cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience and outline why this position appeals to you to Larissa Webb, Business Director.