Senior Contaminated Land Consultant, Environment and Planning

Just imagine a future with us...
Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company, but not as you know it!
Drawing on our deep pool of technical and advisory expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world's most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re-imagine, shape and design a better future.
What will you do?
Aurecon’s Victorian and South Australian Environment and Planning team have a strong capability from project planning and feasibility to construction on a wide range of projects across both Victoria and South Australia. You will play an integral part in a team that ‘bring ideas to life’ for our clients across the built environment, Defence, transport, energy and government sectors.
Our current committed and projected workload provides a unique and specific opportunity for one or more Senior Contaminated Land Consultants, Scientists or Engineers to join the team in our Melbourne or Adelaide office. The role offers diverse, interesting and challenging work with the opportunity to make your mark in a consulting environment. Here are the key things you will do:
Design and manage large-scale contaminated land projects, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines.
Develop comprehensive sampling analysis plans, site investigations, and remediation action plans.
Support significant state development and infrastructure projects by providing specialised reports for environmental assessments.
Oversee field programs, coordinating contractor engagement and safety planning prior to mobilisation.
Lead fieldwork activities, including soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling, as well as supervising drilling and installation tasks.
Mentor and coach junior team members whilst preparing high-quality technical reports to meet regulatory standards.
What can you bring to the team?
We are looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant with 5-10 years’ experience in contaminated land to join our team. The role would include a mixture of office and field-based tasks. To be successful in these roles, you will have:
Tertiary qualification in environmental engineering or a related science discipline.
Relevant experience in conducting contaminated land and groundwater investigations.
Knowledge of the VIC Environment Protection Act 2017 OR SA Environment Protection Act 1++3, and associated National Environment Protection Measures.
Familiarity with the SA/VIC EPA Auditor scheme and relevant legislation and standards.
Proficient in data analysis and utilisation of digital tools for data assessment and visualisation.
Strong communication, collaboration skills, and demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff, along with a valid Australian driver’s licence and citizenship for Defence Baseline clearance eligibility.
How will your future be shaped by us?
Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.
You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.
On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. When it comes to your development you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, leadership training and our Career Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes. Ready to bring ideas to life? Apply to join us
We have exciting opportunities available across Australia, including in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and our regional offices in Mackay, Gladstone, and Cairns.
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