What’s on Offer

- On-going, full-time casual opportunity (40 hours/week) on environmental monitoring projects running from September
- Comprehensive training provided and will work autonomously once established
- Company vehicle supplied for project work
- Work across Sydney and surrounding regions, with future project expansion opportunities

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Manager the Environmental Scientist will collect and report data on petroleum fuel sites across Sydney.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited:

- Coordinate schedule, as well as weekly project mobilisations
- Gauge and sample groundwater wells, detecting any fuel contamination
- Annotate site maps and conduct site inspection
- Instrument operation and maintenance
- Conduct well maintenance and repairs
- Occasional travel and work from home
- Completion of chain of custody paperwork

About you:

You will demonstrate a strong ability to work autonomously, alongside the following:

- Full Drivers License
- 1+ years’ experience in groundwater monitoring, environmental sampling, and equipment calibration and maintenance
- Hands-on experience using hand tools and environmental monitoring equipment
- Proven ability to work independently in the field while meeting targets and deadlines
- Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail

About the Team

Ventia’s Environmental Services team has been transforming some of the country’s most contaminated land and waterways,



monitoring and analysing environmental factors and threats, and developing innovative, technology-driven solutions for more than 35 years.

We have a strong understanding of contaminants, including PCBs, dioxins and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Our clients include state and federal governments, the Australian Department of Defence, ASX 200 companies, developers, air services including airports, and fire authorities.

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 168635

📌 Environmental Scientist (North Sydney)
🏢 Ventia
📍 North Sydney