Job Description

Senior Environmental Specialist - Contaminated Sites & Remediation

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Join a team driving the secure and sustainable rehabilitation of major energy infrastructure assets on a 5 month assignment.

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We are seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to support contaminated sites management, remediation programs, and waste management initiatives. This role will provide technical expertise across 3 sites to ensure environmental compliance, support site rehabilitation projects, and contribute to long-term sustainability outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Support the delivery of contaminated sites assessment and remediation programs.
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- Ensure compliance with the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 and relevant environmental legislation.
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- Provide specialist advice on contaminated land, waste management, environmental risks, and remediation strategies.
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- Contribute to the implementation of a 5-year contaminated sites management plan and long-term waste management strategy.
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- Develop and review environmental management plans, risk assessments, tenders, and contractor documentation.
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- Monitor environmental performance through audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
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- Engage with regulators, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to achieve project and environmental objectives.
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- Support incident reporting, environmental investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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About You

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- Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
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- 5+ years' experience in contaminated sites investigations, remediation, or environmental management.
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- Strong knowledge of WA environmental legislation, contaminated sites requirements, and waste management practices.
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- Experience in environmental risk assessment, contractor management, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
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- Excellent communication, technical report writing, and problem‐solving skills.
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- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
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Desirable Experience

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- Contract management and procurement.
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- Water quality monitoring.
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- Closure planning and site rehabilitation.
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- Environmental approvals and regulatory engagement.
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- Experience within energy, industrial, infrastructure, mining, or major project environments.
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This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in environmental stewardship, site rehabilitation, and sustainable asset management while working across a diverse portfolio of projects.

📌 Senior Environmental Advisor (Perth)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Perth