Environmental Scientist (Contaminated Land) - ( 260000JK )
Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Scientist to join our growing Contaminated Land team in South Brisbane. In this role, you’ll contribute to a diverse range of projects, delivering high-quality technical outcomes while playing an important part in the continued growth and success of our broader Geosciences business.
As part of our collaborative Contaminated Land Team, you’ll work alongside industry-leading experts, including Principal and Senior Scientists and Engineers, who are committed to supporting your professional development. We offer flexibility such as work from home, staggered hours as well as additional Purchased Leave options to balance your career and family life. At Stantec, you’ll be empowered to shape your own career path with access to tailored development opportunities, ongoing training, and the support needed to achieve your long-term career goals.
Day to day tasks would involve:
- Delivery of preliminary and detailed contaminated land assessments, including site management plans, remediation action plans and high-quality technical reports.
- Plan and carry out field investigations across soil, vapour, surface water and groundwater, including supervising drilling and sampling programs.
- Work alongside technical specialists and subject matter experts, contributing your insights and learning from others.
- Interpret complex datasets and confidently communicate findings through clear, well-structured and defensible reporting.
- Play an active role in developing proposals, budgets and tenders, directly contributing to the growth and direction of the team.
To be successful in the role, you’ll need:
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology or Geology.
- 3 years’ minimum experience in the contaminated land industry.
- Exposure to a diverse range of contaminated land investigations across different sites, contaminants and project types.
- Sound soil logging, data management, analytical and technical writing skills, with pride in producing high-quality work.
- A current driver’s licence and willingness to undertake field work.
- We also have interest in hearing from applicants who have experience in one or several of the following areas (although these are not critical):
» water quality assessment (groundwater, surface water, wastewater, irrigation),
» acid sulphate soils and acid mine drainage,
» landfill assessment and management,
» compliance monitoring/reporting
This position includes both office and field work, and applicants must be physically able to stand and work in the field.
What we offer:
Along with a competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience, we offer a number of benefits to ensure ongoing professional development and well-being:
- Part of a broader Environment and Geoscience Team with support across Australia, and the opportunity to diversify your skill set nationally and globally.
- Learning and talent development programs - including global programs, online learning, and on-the-job learning.
- Penalty rates and time in lieu for extended field work in remote locations.
- Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences and undertake training.
- Flexible work arrangements, including changes to patterns of hours worked, and opportunities to work from home.
- Ability to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave and provision for school term contracts.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is accessible to employees and their immediate family.
- Social and professional clubs within Stantec to enhance connection, interactions and upskilling across Australia.
- Access to bonus programs within the business.
- Professional Registration and Memberships.
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
- Service Recognition Awards.
- Employee Referral Benefits.
- Consideration of relocation assistance for an experienced, interstate candidate.
About us:
The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Culture:
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
How to apply:
If this position is of interest, please submit your application online.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or Hydrogeology
Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane
Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Aug 3, 2026, 11:13:41 PM
Req ID: 260000JK
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
