Graduate Environmental Scientist

Working as part of our established Geoscience and Remediation Services (GRS) team you will collaborate with a team of environmental engineers scientists hydrogeologists and geologists to provide contaminated land assessment environmental monitoring and remediation consulting across a wide range of projects including those in the oil and gas mining Department of Defence and public sectors. The role involves working on challenging projects across various industries with a focus on fieldwork supported by office-based tasks. You will also have the opportunity to work on remote client sites collaborating with internal teams subcontractors and clients.

How youll make a difference:

• Assist with fieldwork and environmental data collection across a variety of project sites including short medium and / or long-term site programs and occasionally work interstate to support the national GRS team as opportunities arise.
• Support soil sediment surface water and groundwater monitoring programs.
• Contribute to contamination investigations and remediation projects of varying size and complexity.
• Collect handle and manage environmental samples from a range of media ensuring sample quality.
• Manage contamination data inputs and outputs.
• Prepare and support the development of technical environmental reports.
• Collaborate with offices across Australia and New Zealand gaining exposure to a wide range of projects and disciplines.

What Our Graduate Program Offers:

• 2-Year Graduate program: Kickstart your career in a flexible working environment.
• Graduate Induction: Participate in an event to meet fellow graduates and connect with leaders in the business.
• Transition to a Professional: Seamless transition into professional level role at the completion of the graduate program.
• Networking and Informative Opportunities: Engage in events hosted by our Connect Committee to expand your network and your knowledge.
• Mentoring Opportunities: Receive guidance and support from experienced professionals to help you achieve your career goals.
• Learn from Technical Experts: Enhance and share knowledge skills and ideas from industry leaders that are essential to career progression.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Bachelors Degree: You must be in your final year or completed a relevant Bachelors or Postgraduate degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Hydrogeology Geology or Geoscience.
• Graduate Year: You must have completed your studies and have graduated before starting the program.
• Commencement: You must be able to commence work by February 2026.
• Drivers Licence: As the role includes traveling to various sites across South Australia a drivers licence is essential for the role.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain Defence security clearance (i.e. Australian Citizen).
• Flexibility to complete a wide range of site programs with dedication to site safety.
• Ability to provide high-quality data management using industry-standard tools.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Swap public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities

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.

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.

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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