Environmental Scientist – Contamination Specialist

Location: Perth, WA

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is a global professional services firm delivering sustainable solutions across the built and natural environment. With 5,600 people operating in 125 countries, we partner with clients to define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-constrained world.

We are currently seeking a Contamination Specialist to join our Perth based Contaminated Land team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to that next step in their career with the opportunity to further develop technical capability while taking responsibility for delivery of small to medium scale contamination assessments and remediation programs.

The opportunity In this role, you will support the delivery of contamination investigation and remediation projects across a diverse client base. You will work alongside experienced professionals and play a hands-on role in both field and office-based activities.

Key responsibilities

- You will contribute to a range of project activities, including:

- Supporting contaminated site investigations and remediation programs

- Assisting with HazMat surveys, registers and removal management plans

- Conducting fieldwork including soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment and air sampling

- Maintaining accurate field records, monitoring logs and managing analytical data (including Esdat)

- Technical reporting and proposal preparation

- Project management of small to medium sized assessment and remediation programs

- Working both independently and collaboratively across project teams

About you

You are a motivated and adaptable environmental professional who enjoys working in a team and contributing to practical project outcomes.

You will bring

- 3–5 years’ experience in contaminated land or HazMat industries




- A degree in Chemistry / Geology / Environmental Science or a related discipline

- Experience in fieldwork and environmental sampling

- Robust data interpretation and report writing skills

- Familiarity with relevant WA and national guidelines (e.g. DWER 2021, DoH 2021, NEPM 2013, PFAS NEMP 2026)

- An understanding of project delivery and health, safety and quality systems

Why join RPS, a Tetra Tech company?

We are committed to creating a supportive and high-performing environment where our people can thrive. You will have access to:

- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- A supportive team culture that celebrates collaboration and success

- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

- Active wellbeing and community engagement initiatives

- Annual professional membership reimbursement

- Paid parental and partner leave

- $250 active lifestyle allowance per annum

- Additional annual leave purchase scheme and salary packaging options

- Professional and technical development programs, including study assistance, online learning and mentoring across portfolios

- Active office social events, employee assistance program, service recognition and more

Who we are

RPS is a Tetra Tech company. Tetra Tech is a global consulting firm with 27,000 employees across more than 550 offices in 120 countries. Our mission is to provide smart, sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most complex challenges.

In the Australia Asia Pacific region, RPS has over 500 professionals delivering high-value client-side consulting across Defence, infrastructure, environmental services, and urban planning. As part of the global Tetra Tech network, we offer exceptional opportunities for learning, growth, and international collaboration.

Next Steps

If the above sounds like you and you are looking for an exciting job opportunity within a rapidly expanding organisation, then we would love to hear from you. Apply now!

📌 Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land (Perth)
🏢 Rps Group
📍 Perth