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AECOM Senior / Principal Environmental Scientist - relocate to Darwin in Cairns, Australia
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
“I’ve worked at AECOM for three years. In that time, I’ve worked on a wide range of interesting projects, and have gotten to work with several great people from offices all over the country and even across the globe.” – James Guzman, Principal Environmental Geologist – Environment, Darwin
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
Our highly regarded environmental team in Darwin is looking for Senior / Principal level Environmental Scientists / Engineers to play a key role in supporting a vast array of interesting and diverse projects across defence, government, mining and the oil and gas sectors.
The AECOM Darwin office is a perfect location to foster your passion for managing the environment and can provide experience in everything from environmental impact assessment and environmental management and auditing, hydrology and hydrogeology, sediment, and erosion control, monitoring of rivers and streams, wastewaters and groundwaters, biodiversity surveys, contaminated site investigation and remediation.
What will a day in this role look like:
Prepare and manage timely and high-quality environmental impact assessments, constraints analyses, strategic assessments, and environmental management plans and assist in the organisation of resources, budgets, and timelines for the management of these projects
Key project-related tasks as required, which may include studies and assessments, data analysis, technical writing, and presentations
Working collaboratively, you will prepare advice, reports, and proposals to clients, and develop effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered successfully
Mentor junior members of the team.
Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
What are we looking for from you?
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline
Environmental advisory and impact assessment experience and detailed understanding of relevant legislation and approval frameworks
Strong commercial acumen and emotional intelligence to develop and maintain positive relationships to enhance client retention and growth
You will be a strong team player, influencer, and, most importantly, a real collaborator
Confidence in translating technical information into accessible language in your written work and other communications.
Additional Information
#Work180
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: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com 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 you’re 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll 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 person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10107916
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd