Graduate Environmental Scientists/Engineer
SGME is a specialist environmental and mining consultancy supporting clients across the mining and minerals sector.
We deliver innovative and practical solutions across the full mine life cycle, including mine planning, operations, closure, rehabilitation, monitoring, and research.
We are seeking a motivated Graduate Environmental Scientist / Engineer to join our Brisbane team.
This role is ideally suited to an early-career professional with approximately 1–3 years of post-graduate work experience in environmental consulting, industry, government, or a related field.
Working alongside experienced scientists and engineers, you will contribute to a diverse range of projects across the mining, infrastructure, and land development sectors.
You will gain hands-on experience in environmental assessments, field investigations, technical reporting, environmental management planning, mine rehabilitation, soil science, geochemistry, and mine closure.
Key responsibilities
Supporting environmental assessments, approvals and compliance activities across a range of projects
Assisting with soil, land capability and rehabilitation suitability assessments
Undertaking field investigations, environmental monitoring, sampling and site observations
Supporting geochemical investigations, data collection and interpretation of results
Managing, analysing and presenting environmental data to support project outcomes and decision-making
Assisting with mine rehabilitation and closure planning activities
Preparing technical reports, field notes, data summaries and environmental management documentation




Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical environmental solutions for clients
Building relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams through effective communication and coordination
Developing technical skills through mentoring, training and hands-on project experience
About you
To be successful, you will have:
A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
Approximately 1–3 years of post-graduate professional experience in environmental consulting, industry, government, or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
The ability to undertake fieldwork as required
Full Australian working rights
Experience in environmental assessments, soil science, geochemistry, mine rehabilitation, or land management will be highly regarded.
At SGME, you'll work alongside experienced industry professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment that values learning, mentoring, and career development.
We offer:
Competitive remuneration
Brisbane office with free parking
Structured mentoring and career development
Exposure to a broad range of projects and clients
Clear career progression opportunities
Nine-day fortnight arrangement (26 short weeks per year)
Supportive and flexible workplace culture
Meet the hiring team
Elra Gerritsen COO at SGME
Anna Rohde CFO at SGME
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📌 Graduate Environmental Scientists/Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 SGME
📍 Queensland