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Environmental Scientist or Engineer – Contamination Assessment and Remediation

GHD


Job Location:

Adelaide - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive for a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers scientists auditors planners and environmental specialists all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for

Due to a strong future pipeline of work across the Contamination Assessment and Remediation (CAR) team in Adelaide we are seeking applications from early mid career professionals.
Bring your experience and expertise to a variety of projects including groundwater waste soil surface water asbestos PFAS and hydrocarbon contamination site assessments. This includes monitoring and reporting activities.

Working in our collaborative and supportive team youll have access to a global network of industry specialists and exposure to multi-disciplinary and diverse projects and clients.

Our position will see you involved in:

  • Conducting field investigations data management and technical reporting for contaminated site assessments for clients across government and private industry sectors both small and large in scale.
  • Project management involvement across all project stagesfrom client attraction/ tender submissions through to project execution around the full life cycle of contaminated land assessments and remediation.
  • Collaboration with clients regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.

What you will bring to the team

  • Bachelors degree qualification in Science (Environmental Geology Hydrogeology and related) or Engineering (Environmental and related).
  • 5 years experience in contamination assessment and remediation projects ideally within a consulting environment.
  • Well-developed skills in fieldwork including contractor engagement leading site assessment and monitoring tasks.
  • Experience project managing multiple small mid-sized or large scale multi-disciplinary projects concurrently.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills along with a readiness to develop relationships with your network.
  • A current full drivers license.
  • Strong safety culture embedded into everyday behaviours leadership decisions and communication.
  • Willingness to work flexibly and independently able to travel to regional locations on occasion.
  • For the right candidate we will consider a part time arrangement (0.7 minimum).

Interested Apply now.
Linda Graham
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GHD is an equal opportunity employer and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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