Job Description
About Us
At Onterris, we build careers grounded inpurpose,responsibilityandreal-world impact.
"For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do.
We believe environmental responsibility and human progress areinterconnected,interwovenandinternational.
Our scientists, engineers, fieldteams,consultantsandprofessionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us,you'renot just forging acareer,you'rejoining a movement.
A movement for better thinking,smartersolutionsandlasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
A Day in the Life
Formally known as Epic Environmental, the Australian arm of Onterris has kept the strong culture we are well known for.
The team continues to work closely with clients, building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes without an overemphasis on KPIsand we offer flexible working arrangements where the role permits to supporta positivework-life balance.
Our teamshave the opportunity towork alongside industry leaders, auditors,and professionalswith vast experience within our industry, while enjoying regular social events and collaborative work that bring the team together.
Onterris also supports career development through relevant internal opportunities and individual one-on-one career conversations focused on growth and progression.
We are seeking a Principal Environmental Scientist who is willing to relocate to sunny Queensland to join our Contaminated Land and Water team within our Brisbane office.
Have the opportunity toworkalongside more than 45 land and water professionals across the Onterris Australia offices.
Relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate.
This role willbe responsible fora full range of activities including:




Acting as Project Director acrosshighly complexprojects
Attending and providing technical support for associates and seniors at client meetings
Developing and reviewing new quality management systems
Signing off on complex reports and deliverables
Training more junior staff in business development and client management processes
Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
Tertiary qualification from a recognised institute in Environmental Science/ Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Management or related field
15+years experiencewithin contaminated land and waterin an environmental consultancy
Some understanding of QLD and national environmental frameworks
Industry certification (CEnvPor CPSS) or keen interest to pursue this
Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect.
Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our setting, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected.
Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients' resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success.
We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.
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📌 Principal Contaminated Land Scientist | Exciting Brisbane Relocation Opportunity (New South Wales)
🏢 Onterris
📍 New South Wales