Graduate Contaminated Land Scientist

AECOMs environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance manage impacts and reduce risks including obtaining permits and approvals decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats water quality stakeholder engagement and cultural resources promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every stage of a project.

This role offers a balance of fieldwork and office-based activities providing exposure to local and interstate site investigations environmental assessments data analysis and technical reporting. Youll have opportunities to work on projects across a variety of sectors and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams clients and contractors to help deliver sustainable environmental outcomes.

This role is for an immediate start. 

How youll make a difference:

• Support preliminary and detailed site investigations including field sampling data collection and reporting.
• Assist with contaminated land assessments and environmental due diligence studies.
• Analyse environmental data and contribute to the preparation of technical reports and digital deliverables.
• Contribute to the development of remedial action plans and site validation reports.
• Participate in site works and contractor supervision during remediation activities.
• Collaborate with technical specialists across environmental engineering and planning disciplines.

What our Graduate Program offers:

• Graduate Introduction: Kickstart connections with peers and leaders.
• Essential Consulting Skills: Master core consulting skills from day one.
• Networking and Learning: Grow your network and industry know-how.
• Mentoring and Career Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals.
• Learning from Experts: Learn directly from industry leaders and specialists.
• Flexible Work Options: Work in a way that fits your life and wellbeing.
• Career Pathways: Get support to progress and step confidently into your next role.

For more information visit our Early Careers website.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Completed a Bachelors degree in environmental science engineering agriculture or earth science (understanding of core sciences and soils an advantage)
• Relevant experience in contaminated land management environmental services or a related field is welcomed.
• Proficiency in site investigations including sampling for soil soil vapour  surface water and groundwater
• A commitment to health safety and environmental best practice when working in both office and field-based environments.
• A willingness to undertake fieldwork including travel to regional locations as required.
• A current drivers licence and the ability to obtain a Defence security clearance.

Additional Information :

Our Recruitment Process:

1. Submit Your Application: Complete the job application uploading your resume cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
2. Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
3. Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What sets us apart

We are the trusted global infrastructure leader.

Across the globe we partner with our clients in the public and private sectors to solve their most complex challenges pioneer innovative solutions and deliver a better world.

Our reputation is recognised globally. We are named the worlds top design firm and ranked #1 in Transportation General Building and Environmental Engineering by Engineering News-Record in 2025.

We are also honoured to be listed among Fortunes Worlds Most Admired Companies for the twelfth consecutive year and recognised as one of the 2025 Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for our commitment to integrity and creating positive impact.

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram X YouTube - explore our AECOM voices employee stories latest projects and much more.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders past present and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:  AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time