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Aurecon

Lead Contaminated Land Scientist

Aurecon

. Design, manage and deliver large contaminated land projects .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing contaminated land projects, including soil and groundwater investigations, while ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and standards. Strong ability to provide strategic advice and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Contaminated Land ManagementEnvironmental EngineeringGroundwater InvestigationsStakeholder EngagementHealth And Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills
Soil SamplingGroundwater SamplingTechnical Report PreparationDrilling SupervisionTest PittingGroundwater Well InstallationData AnalysisCritical ThinkingProposal ManagementProject Delivery
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationDecision-MakingAdvisory SkillsProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant Qualifications In Environmental Engineering Or ScienceCurrent Open Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Environmental Protection Act 1994National Environment Protection MeasuresQueensland LegislationContaminated Land StandardsSustainable Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, manage and deliver large contaminated land projects
  • Coordinate and lead fieldwork campaigns, including premobilisation and safety planning
  • Conduct soil, groundwater and surface water sampling
  • Supervise drilling, test pitting and groundwater well installation
  • Prepare assessments and technical reports to ASC NEPM requirements
  • Manage proposals and contaminated land projects
  • Advise clients on complex challenges, strategy and decision-making
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated outcomes
  • Deliver clear, practical advice
  • Contribute to sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions
  • Apply data, analysis and critical thinking to improve outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Relevant qualifications in environmental engineering or science
  • Experience in contaminated land
  • Experience delivering contaminated land and/or groundwater investigations, management and/or remediation projects
  • Understanding of the Environmental Protection Act 1994
  • Understanding of National Environment Protection Measures and current and emerging Queensland/National legislation, standards and guidelines for contaminated land
  • Australian citizenship, or ability to obtain citizenship in future is highly desired
  • Current open driver’s license
  • Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Commitment to health and safety for yourself, your team, subcontractors and clients

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Part-time or flexible working arrangements
  • Lifelong learning and career development support
  • Inclusive and empowering workplace culture
  • Recruitment adjustments available