Environmental Scientist

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 99938 - 110271

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

Contribute to environmental due diligence and contaminated land projects across NSW Government property portfolios.
Ongoing Full Time
Parramatta with hybrid working supported
Salary: $99938 $110271 super

Whats in it for me

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements diverse and fulfilling assignments and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

The Role:

In this role you will support the Environmental Management Group on contaminated land and environmental due diligence projects across NSW Government property holdings. Your work will play a key part in identifying environmental risks informing property and project decisions and supporting the effective management of contamination issues.

You will include preparing due diligence reviews and coordinating more detailed investigations by engaging and managing external consultants. This includes reviewing investigation proposals overseeing consultant deliverables. The role also involves providing environmental expertise to support the planning delivery and continuous improvement of environmental risk management across a wide range of projects.

Collaboration is essentialyou will work closely with technical specialists consultants and partner NSW Government agencies to ensure highquality fitforpurpose outcomes.

For more information read the full Role Description:Environmental Scientist PWD PDNSW Clk Gde 5-6 RD (2).docx

What you will bring to the role:

Demonstrated experience in contaminated land assessment investigation and remediation
Strong understanding of relevant NSW environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks
Ability to review technical proposals and reports ensuring they meet project requirements and deliver highquality outcomes.
Strong communication skills to share technical information clearly and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to plan and prioritise work manage competing deadlines and adapt to changing project demands.
Experience working collaboratively with consultants and team members to deliver accurate timely environmental assessment outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science environmental engineering geology hydrogeology or related discipline.
A current and valid NSW driver licence.

About us

The Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this we: create vibrant productive spaces and precincts; manage lands assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups practices flexible working offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.59pm 3 March 2026

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Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

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