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Senior Environmental Scientist
Tetra tech Ltd. —Cairns QLD
- Management
- Recruiting
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Contract Administrator / Superintendent – Major Infrastructure
AECOM —Rockhampton QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Construction experience
- Civil Engineering
10d
Principal Project Manager - Regional North Queensland
AECOM —Mackay QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Time management
Senior Analyst (Energy/Techno-economics/Decarbonisation)
AECOM —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Senior Scientist
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Temporary
- Laboratory experience
4d
Senior Technical Officer
AECOM —South Townsville QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
Project Manager - Regional North Queensland
AECOM —Townsville QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Time management
Clinical Measurement Scientist Senior
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Temporary
- Clinic
- Patient care
- Leadership
11d
Senior Environmental Scientist
EHS Support, LLC —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
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Ecologists
Green Tape Solutions Consulting —Queensland
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Advanced Scientist - Laboratory Operations Manager
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Temporary
- Management
- Laboratory experience
- Research
2d
Senior Environmental Scientist
Onterris —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
GHD Graduate Program 2026/27 - Asset Management - Brisbane, Sydney, Perth
GHD —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Senior Environmental Soil Scientist – Contaminated Land, Brisbane, QLD
Tetra Tech —Brisbane QLD
- Laboratory experience
- Communication skills
Relocate to North Queensland: Senior Contract Administrator / Superintendent – Major Infrastructure
AECOM —Bowen Hills QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Construction experience
- Civil Engineering
10d
Early-Career Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land, Brisbane
Tetra Tech —Brisbane QLD
- Communication skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
Environmental Impact Assessment Lead
AECOM —Cairns QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- Budgeting
8d
Senior Mechanical Designer
AECOM —South Townsville QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
Principal / Senior Principal Environmental Scientist (Contaminated Land)
EHS Support, LLC —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Remote
- Business development
Quick Apply
Senior Structural Engineer
AECOM —South Townsville QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills

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Senior Environmental Scientist

Tetra tech Ltd. -
Cairns QLD

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Senior Environmental Scientist

Brisbane or Cairns QLD

RPS, A Tetra Tech company

RPS, A Tetra Tech company, is a global professional services firm delivering projects that define, shape and manage Australia's most important infrastructure, development and environmental initiatives.

With more than 5,000 professionals across 125 countries, we bring together technical excellence, practical thinking and a collaborative approach to solve complex challenges across infrastructure, energy, water, environment, urban development and resources.

Our Oceans & Environment team partners with government and private sector clients to deliver innovative environmental solutions that support sustainable development while protecting our natural environment.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Oceans & Environment team in our Brisbane or Cairns offices.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, renewable energy, transport, water and development projects across Queensland and Australia. You will collaborate with experienced environmental consultants and technical specialists to deliver environmental assessments, approvals and management solutions that help clients achieve successful project outcomes.

Whether you enjoy field work, technical reporting, environmental approvals or working closely with clients, this role offers excellent variety and the opportunity to grow your career within a supportive national team.

What You Will Be Doing

Preparing environmental assessments, technical reports and environmental management plans.
Assisting with environmental impact assessments and planning approval documentation.
Conducting environmental investigations, literature reviews and data analysis.
Supporting environmental approvals under Queensland and Commonwealth legislation.
Coordinating inputs from technical specialists and project stakeholders.
Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Building strong relationships with clients, regulators and internal stakeholders.
Assisting with project planning, budgeting and delivery to meet client expectations.
Supporting proposal preparation and business development activities.
Ensuring work is delivered safely on time and to a high technical standard.

About You

You will be passionate about delivering practical environmental outcomes and enjoy working on a wide variety of projects in a collaborative consulting environment.

You will also bring:

A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
Experience working in environmental consulting, government or a related industry.
Knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation and environmental assessment processes.
An understanding of the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
Strong technical report writing and communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes for clients.
A current Australian driver's licence and willingness to undertake occasional field work and travel as required.

Why Join RPS?

At RPS, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive workplace where you can develop your career while contributing to projects that create lasting value for our communities.

We offer:

Professional development and career progression opportunities
A supportive team culture that celebrates collaboration and success
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
Active wellbeing and community engagement initiatives
Annual professional membership reimbursement
Paid parental and partner leave
$250 active lifestyle allowance per annum
Additional annual leave purchase scheme and salary packaging options
Professional and technical development programs, including study assistance, online learning and mentoring across portfolios
Active office social events, Employee Assistance Program, service recognition and more

Our Commitment

At RPS, everyone is empowered to bring their best. We foster a workplace where different perspectives are valued, collaboration is encouraged and people are supported to grow professionally.

As part of Tetra Tech, we combine local knowledge with global expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients while creating opportunities for our people.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are looking to build your environmental consulting career with a respected global consultancy and work on projects that make a real difference across Queensland and beyond, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape a more sustainable future with RPS, A Tetra Tech company.

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

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