Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

"What excites me most about working in the Northern Territory is the opportunity to be part of its growth story. The scale of projects, the diversity of challenges, and the trust placed in people to lead creates an environment where professional development happens faster than anywhere else I've experienced." Matt Ryan,Team Manager - Environment, NT

Come grow with us.

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks,



including obtaining permits and approvals,decommissioningand restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholderengagementand cultural resources, promotinga holistic approachto environmental impact management at every project stage.

We are seeking an experienced contaminated land professional to join our Environment team in Darwin. This is a seniorrole suited to someone who enjoys solving complex environmental challenges, delivering high-quality technicalworkandprovidingtrusted advice to clients.

You will work across a diverse range of projects in the Northern Territory and nationally, supporting clients across Defence, infrastructure, government, energy,resourcesand property. The role offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on technical work with project leadership, clientengagementand contribution to the continued growth of our contaminated land practice.

Considering a move to Darwin? With its tropical lifestyle, vibrant waterfront precinct,strong senseof community and easy access to some of Australia’s most remarkable natural landscapes, Darwin offers a unique place to live and work. Relocationassistanceis available to help support your move.

Howyou’llmake a difference





- Lead and deliver contaminated land investigations,assessmentsand remediation projects.

- Providesenior technical advice on complex contaminated land and environmental management matters.

- Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, tendersubmissionsand client correspondence.

- Develop investigation strategies, conceptual site models, samplingprogramsand remediation approaches.

- Manage projects frominitialscoping through to delivery,maintaininga strong focus on quality, safety,budgetand program.

- Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators,contractorsand internal project teams.

- Providetechnical guidance, review and mentoring to support the development of other professionals.

- Contribute to business development and helpidentifynew project and client opportunities.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if youdon’ttick all theboxesyou could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

- Approximately 10 or more years of experience in contaminated land consulting, environmental science, environmental engineering,hydrogeologyor a related field.

- Robust technical knowledge of contaminated land investigation, assessment,remediationand environmental risk management.

- Experience planning and delivering field investigations and preparing high-quality technical reports.

- A sound understanding of relevant contaminated land legislation, regulatory requirements, industrystandardsand guidance.

- Experience managing projects, budgets, programs,subcontractorsand technical deliverables.

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📌 Principal Environmental Scientist – Contaminated Land (Darwin)
🏢 Principal Environmental Scientist – Contaminated Land - Relocate to Darwin
📍 Darwin